So Many Animals — Not Enough People

Jan 5th @ 05:53 am › kittymowmow
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Shelters nationwide are being hit by the economic meltdown. Cash-strapped pet owners have inundated the SPCA with pets that they can no longer afford.

It's not just the usual cats, dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs -- a horse and 50 chickens have also landed at a South Jersey SPCA.

"What I’m seeing is people coming in and being distraught because they can't keep their animal because of an issue that has to do with the economy," said Bev Greco with the Cumberland County SPCA in Vineland, N.J.

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Don't forget, kids - you can save a lofe by adopting your next pet from a shelter instead of a breeder!