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Hard Times Bite Dogs, Cats

Out of work owners leave pets at shelters

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 22, 2008 6:15 AM CST

(Newser) – As man's bills pile up, man's best friend is all too often getting the heave-ho, reports the AP in a look at the economic impact on animal shelters across a recession-battered America. As dogs and cats of broke owners stretch shelters to their limits, the...   Read full story »

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