Tough times make care harder to justify; few have animal insurance
(NEWSER) - The recession is having some tragic consequences for family pets. Experts say owners are delaying care, opting out of pricey treatments, and putting down pets they’d otherwise save, MSNBC reports. One shelter has seen a 20% jump in admittances. “They come straight from the vet and say, ‘I can’t afford to treat my animal,’” its president says. “‘The vet said he should be euthanized, and I can’t even afford that.’” More»
