One of the consequences of the global pandemic, and from it, the skyrocketing unemployment rate, is the question out of work pet owners are facing - can you still afford to have a pet?
Your pet can't get COVID-19 but they may not be able to get the care they need either. Veterinary offices have been ordered to perform essential services only .
This story is so ironic because just yesterday I witnessed a woman almost cause an accident because her little Chihuahua was trying to squirm out her arms as she pulled into Meijer.
I've seen it far too many times; some poor dog being left outside for way to long during the winter time. It seems some pet owners love the idea of having one, but the responsibility of handling one properly is too much of a burden at times apparently.
As happy as we are this past weekend's 'Empty the Shelter' was a huge success, it wasn't much of one for this cute dog who was the only one left at a Humane Society in Northern Michigan.
Little Traverse Bay Humane Society, in Harbor Springs, posted on their website that 1-½-year-old Eastwood was the ONLY one left after the adoption event...