Money is tight for dog care all over the world!!
This dog is getting a good meal!!!
The current economic crisis felt here in the states is not a unique situation. As we know, the rest of the world is reeling from the credit crisis and the economic slowdown that is plaguing us all. I have mentioned in the past how pets, especially dogs fall victim to a failing economy. In terms of the housing crisis, many dogs were left when their owners abandoned their homes. All of these dogs suffered and many died. Other dogs were taken to local shelters where the resources at those establishments are being stretched to the limit. For the dogs that remain in homes where the stress of shrinking funds and higher costs prevail, those animals feel the stress as well and it manifests itself with doggie behavioral issues.
However, many dog owners are simply dealing with the day to day problems of just feeding their dog. In Berlin, Germany, they are trying to help those who are homeless and unemployed, but are still trying to keep their dogs healthy and fed. A soup kitchen run by a woman named Claudia Hollm recently opened that serves dogs only. That’s right, the pets of the homeless and unemployed can bring their dog to this soup kitchen where the dog can get a free and “dog nourishing meal”. Hollm and her company named, Animal Board gets support and funding for this project from various companies, some who are pet food manufacturers. Hollm knows the importance of keeping these dogs fed and healthy for their owners. She states, “Nowadays people underestimate dogs. They are incredibly important for those who lack social contact with other humans.” Let’s hope that more efforts like Hollm’s pop up around the world for those that need our help the most.
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