Won't Someone Think Of The Puppies?

The subprime mortgage meltdown is not just impacting people, but pets as well. I don't and never will understand people who just let animals out with a "Godspeed!" or just close the door and never come back. I realize that if you're staring at homelessness and insolvency, you're not exactly having a good time or in the best frame of mind, but just suck it up and take your pet to the shelter before you skip town.