Berlin Soup Kitchen Feeds Dogs in Need
As my personal budget tightens, food and litter for my cats are never an area of my expenses that I consider cutting out. I have drastically cut back cat costs lately, finding store brand litters for $2 (Target) and $3 (Acme) for a large bag, but I would never think to stop feeding - or worse get rid of - my cats.
Apparently, however, many people do see this as an option. Tight on money? Dump the dog.
At one of my bus stops there is a sign begging readers to adopt a woman’s two loving, adult cats because she moved to a smaller apartment and pets are not allowed.
A vegetarian, animal-loving friend, who already has a rescued dog living with her in a city apartment, is desperately looking for a home for a another dog that she has rescued. This newly homeless dog was a family pet. When the family broke up, no one wanted to be responsible for the dog.
And that is really what it comes down to: responsibility. If you have cats, ask landlords what their pet policy is. There are inexpensive rentals that allow cats. Don’t “rescue” a dog if you aren’t in it for better or worse.
Apparently, America is not the only country having a problem with an influx of newly homeless dogs: Animal Board, a doggy soup kitchen, just opened in Berlin, Germany!
Claudia Hollm, director of Animal Board, disagrees with arguments that the money and donations collected would be better spent on humans. “Nowadays people underestimate dogs. They are incredibly important for those who lack social contact with other humans,” Hollm said. “Making sure dogs don’t go hungry is just as important as making sure that people don’t starve.”
Homeless and/or unemployed pet owners can feed their dogs free of charge at Animal Board thanks to sponsorships from companies, including animal food manufacturers.
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