The Washington County-Johnson City Animal Control Center is seeing 15 to 20 animals coming in everyday. That's up at least 20 percent from last month. Likewise, the Sullivan County Animal Shelter has seen an increase of ten percent since last month. Pet owners are telling Tina Huffine, Shelter Attendant at the Johnson City center, that they just can't afford to keep their pets anymore. Huffine said pets are also being abandon and neglected by their owners because they can't afford to feed them or pay for vet services. To find out more, click play above.
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Tri-Cities Pet Owners Having to Give up Animals
More and more pets are being dropped off at animal shelters across the Tri-Cities as the economy continues to falter. SOUND OFF: Should there be a penalty for pet owners who can’t care for their pets?
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11 Connects - WJHL TV
Published: November 17, 2008
Published: November 17, 2008
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