Bad Economy Causing Overcrowding in Michigan Animal Rescue League Pet Shelter
Those Who Can't Speak Often Are the First Victims of a Bad Economy
These workers are stuffing animals in every spare inch of the shelter. The rescue is used to having 120-150 animals at a time. But the difference is that the animals are not getting adopted, a sign of the difficult economic times we are living in.
The shelter begs that if you can afford it and are thinking of a pet, please consider adopting a needy animal rather than paying hundreds and even thousands to fancy pet breeders.
The adoption fee is $100 for a cat and $200 for a dog. The animal comes to you spayed or neutered. The shelter says they will keep these animals until they can find them a home. But it is not easy in this day and age.
Not only are adoption rates down but also monetary and food donations are down. They ask for people to please remember them in their charitable planning.
The Web site www.michigananimalrescueleague.org has a list of items that need to be donated to the shelter, which includes cat food, dog food, cleaning supplies, beds, collars gift cards to pet supply stores, etc.
The Shelter operates on a annual budget of $600,000 and they are not meeting their needs. Please if you are able to support and help this wonderful rescue, please do so.
Michigan Animal Rescue League is at 790 Featherstone St., Pontiac. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit www.michigananimalrescueleague.org for more information, including pictures of some of the animals, applications for adoption and a list of items needed.
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Published by Susan Kaul
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9 Comments
Post a CommentMayb it's time the breeds stop or curtail breeding for a year or two and help to spread the word that there are wonderful shelter animals to be had. The most lucrative Veterinarian establishments should cut back on the costs for basic animal health care. And, all pet stores could lend a helping hand. I appreciate those that have already.
This is not only in in one state. All over the animals are costing too much to maintain and shelters are closing and the poor animals remaining are put to sleep Sad but what is there to do? Well written
this is so sad. thank you for the article.
If I ever get another animal (I have a ton now), I will NEVER by from a mill or a breeder, but only from a rescue organization. Granted, one must be careful to adopt a good pet, but how many are truly bad out there?
How sad!
This is such a sad reality and one not likely to change. I can't imagine giving up an animal I loved so much over money problems. It's too bad it has to happen.
Sad!
Good information. It's sad so many of these animals can't be found a good home.
The shelters need our attention. I often support our local no-kill shelter. Good article, cheers :)