The unstable economy is not just hurting workers, but their families as well – including their pets. Unlike our suburban neighbors, who may surrender their pets to shelters or abandon them if they lose their house in foreclosure, some city dwellers are giving up their pets because they lost their high-paying jobs and the only affordable place is a “no pets” building. Jenn Bristol, head of Animal Haven SoHo, a combination adoption center and pet boutique, is finding more and more people surrendering their beloved pets after the Wall Street crash. She’s also starting to see a downturn in donations. Listen as she offers some advice to those who may be forced with hard choices in these uncertain economic times. 

Thankfully, even with the economy in the tank, some fundraising for pets (and people) remains strong. Come with us to Central Park South to the Jumeriah Essex House as we attend  “Celebrity Dogs Unleashed”, a fundraiser as unique as it is fancy. Famous people, from Robert Kennedy Jr., Menudo, and Rachel Ray (and everyone in-between!) were given the task of painting fiberglass Labrador Retriever models that best reflected their personalities with surprising results. They are currently being auctioned off to raise money for Green Chimneys, a 61 year-old organization in Brewster, New York which started with one New York doctor’s dream of healing children and animals together.

Questions or Comments? Send them to: diane@petliferadio.com.

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