Pets Not Getting Routine Vet Care In Hard Times

DeSoto County sees alarming rise in number of abandoned pets
DeSoto County animal rescue shelters are nearly overflowing with animals of all kinds.  Monday, officials said the rate of residents abandoning their pets has risen to levels unseen in recent memory, as the economy takes its toll on both people and animals.

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Pets Not Getting Routine Vet Care In Hard Times
Veterinarians say theyre seeking sicker pets that require more expensive care for illnesses that routine visits would have caught early.

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