Help protect companion animals (pets) who are being abandoned as a result of the mortgage meltdown and foreclosures.

Reform for the ethical treatment of "Foreclosure Pets"

Target:
Mortgage Bankers and Consumers
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Dear Mr. President,

The mortgage meltdown is creating a phenomena whereby borrowers are abandoning their companion animals due to foreclosure.  Many times, the reasons they abandoned their loyal friends is due to a misconception of how foreclosures are handled and believe they will come home to find their belongings removed and put out to the curb.  Some fear their beloved companion animal will be euthanized if taken to a shelter so they leave them behind and hope someone will be there to care and help out.  Animals should have rights much like humans as it has been proven that animals have a mind whereby they feel pain, pleasure, and joy.  Across the United States, thousands of animals are suffering due to outdated laws that treat companion animals as personal property.  These animals cannot be removed unless an eviction of personal property is conducted and during this time, this leaves the animal to suffer a slow and horrible death by starvation.  The law must be changed to provide protection to animals when abandoned.  Please take action to change the law and allow citizens to do the right thing without a fear of legal retribution of removing personal property without an eviction as it relates to companion animals.

Thank You,
The Undersigned

Dear Mr. President,

The mortgage meltdown is creating a phenomena whereby borrowers are abandoning their companion animals due to foreclosure.  Many times, the reasons they abandoned their loyal friends is due to a misconception of how foreclosures are handled and believe they will come home to find their belongings removed and put out to the curb.  Some fear their beloved companion animal will be euthanized if taken to a shelter so they leave them behind and hope someone will be there to care and help out.  Animals should have rights much like humans as it has been proven that animals have a mind whereby they feel pain, pleasure, and joy.  Across the United States, thousands of animals are suffering due to outdated laws that treat companion animals as personal property.  These animals cannot be removed unless an eviction of personal property is conducted and during this time, this leaves the animal to suffer a slow and horrible death by starvation.  The law must be changed to provide protection to animals when abandoned.  Please take action to change the law and allow citizens to do the right thing without a fear of legal retribution of removing personal property without an eviction as it relates to companion animals.

Thank You,
The Undersigned

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We signed the "Reform for the ethical treatment of "Foreclosure Pets"" petition!
# 1,528:
5:17 pm PDT, Mar 30, Ruth McManaway, Ohio
Please do something for the innocent victims of this horrible situation. They are part of the family. It would be like leaving a family member behind.
# 1,527:
4:32 pm PDT, Mar 30, Richard Metera, Ohio
# 1,526:
2:27 pm PDT, Mar 30, Linda Gray, Ohio
Protect our Best Friends. They are family. They are innocent victims of this crisis.
# 1,525:
4:43 am PDT, Mar 30, Sadie Beauchamp, Wisconsin
# 1,524:
10:58 am PDT, Mar 29, Sherry Mendoza, Nevada
We must have a conscience and change the law!
# 1,523:
9:43 pm PDT, Mar 28, Hope Schad, New York
# 1,522:
5:27 pm PDT, Mar 28, Jackson ., Florida
We can't forget about these pets! They didn't ask to be put here and they need our help.
# 1,521:
11:55 am PDT, Mar 27, C.J. Ricketts, California
"There but for the Grace of God go I"
# 1,520:
8:57 am PDT, Mar 26, Lonnie Crawford, Alabama
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8:38 pm PDT, Mar 25, Scott Lakamp, Ohio
# 1,518:
1:07 pm PDT, Mar 25, Name not displayed, Florida
Excellent work and effort!
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7:10 pm PDT, Mar 23, Debra Zurow, Oregon
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4:34 pm PDT, Mar 23, Cookie Pearl, Florida
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2:51 pm PDT, Mar 23, Natalie Heba, New York
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12:29 pm PDT, Mar 23, Mitzi Robles, New York
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11:54 am PDT, Mar 23, Dino Martinez, Oregon
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8:26 am PDT, Mar 23, Name not displayed, Florida
# 1,511:
4:29 am PDT, Mar 23, Tuli Molina, Arizona
Our best friends shouldn't be made to suffer for the position that we are in. They have always been there for us with that beautiful unconditional love. In my case, (as well as countless others who are alone), they are the only family we have. Protect them. Love them. Treasure them. Tuli Molina
# 1,510:
12:35 am PDT, Mar 23, Nadia Donato, New York
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1:59 pm PDT, Mar 20, Elizabeth Brenna, California
# 1,508:
11:05 am PDT, Mar 20, Dana Owens, Virginia
# 1,507:
5:07 pm PDT, Mar 19, Winnie Seth, Michigan
Please change the laws to enable humane groups to save the pets left behind in foreclosed homes without legal difficulties. Thanks very much.
# 1,506:
8:40 am PDT, Mar 19, Debbie Mullis, Georgia
# 1,505:
8:13 am PDT, Mar 19, Cindy Simpson, Georgia
Family pets are not disposable possessions to be left behind. These animals need our protection - it breaks my heart to see these family members left behind with no regard to their future.
# 1,504:
2:42 pm PDT, Mar 18, Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
# 1,503:
6:16 am PDT, Mar 18, Dana Rose, Ohio
# 1,502:
6:08 am PDT, Mar 17, Kristi Hieronimus, Minnesota
God Bless all of you doing your best for the animals that can't speak, but speak to us by their love, eyes and understanding.
# 1,501:
10:17 pm PDT, Mar 14, Chandra Brouillette, California
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