POOR INNOCENT ANIMALS!
Shelters often have a harder time finding homes for grown cats than kittens
On Saturday 21 August, International Homeless Animals' Day, pet-lovers around the world held vigils for and celebrations of their furry friends. But this year the celebrations have taken a more sombre tone.
The recession that has devastated so many families and individuals has affected their pets as well.
Across the US, the numbers of animals in pet shelters has swelled as owners find themselves unable to care for their pets.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Against Animals (ASPCA) estimates that in 2009, around a million pets were at risk of losing their homes.
When families are having a hard time making ends meets, many make the decision to relinquish their pets. Although most pets are passed on to friends and relatives, a large number end up in shelters.
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