The Innocent Victims of Foreclosure

Dogs, cats are being left behind by owners to fend for themselves in a vacant home or yard, in a neighborhood or on the street if the house which was their home has been foreclosed or the owners evicted.  Unfortunately, some owners have believed that someone from the Lender or Real Estate company will quickly come to a home and rescue their pet.  The visit to one of these homes may not be quick or soon enough for the pets to survive.  Sometimes they are rescued and saved.  Because of this up close and personal contact with pets in this situation, a group mainly made up of real estate professionals has been inspired to start a rescue group.

Lost Our Home Pet Foundation is a non-profit (501c) rescue group that rescues pets that have been left behind due to foreclosure, financial hardship or other reasons.  Its mission is to rescue, foster, heal, adopt and advocate for dogs or cats who have been abandoned or left behind due to foreclosure or eviction.  To provide options for families to keep their pets.  To be a source for real estate professionals when they encounter a pet in need, while inspiring community action on their behalf.

If possible, the group helps families keep pets.  They provide assistance for food and medical care if an owner has financial hardship.  They provide information regarding pet friendly housing and if necessary, temporary foster homes until an owner can be reunited with their pets.  If pets must be given up or have been abandoned, each pet is brought to a vet for shots, testing and spay/neuter, then placed into a foster home. From there they work with other rescue groups to facilitate the adoption process to get the pet a forever home.

The focus of he group is to concentrate on building a great network of fosters and significant fundraising to cover all medical expenses.  The group wants community involvement and assistance.  You can show your support by attending the "kick-off" fundraising event for the Lost Our Home Pet Foundation on Friday, October 24, 2008.  You are invited to the Pasta, Poker and Pets Party to be held at the DC Ranch Community Center (Homestead) in Scottsdale, Arizona and will include beer, wine and "Mutt"inis, a delicious pasta dinner from Rigatoni's, poker playing and a silent auction.  There is a $50 per person or $85 for two people, donation for attending.  There are also opportunities for sponsors for this event and ohers in the future, if you would like to become more involved.

 For more information go to www.LostOurHome.org or events@LostOurHome.org or call the Info Line at (480) 656-0888.  I look forward to seeing you there.