Family pets abandoned in foreclosures

[Tallytowngirl]

Interesting thought. I could see banks starting to make mandatory inspections to protect "their investment" at least until the buyer reaches a certain point of equity. And write that into the loan agreement.

Oh, I hope not. Sounds like the beginning of a slippery slope. First inspections, then you'll have to get permission to add on a deck...

 

[imthemom]

A lot of these foreclosed houses end up in Sheriff's sales selling at 2/3's the amount they are worth. A potential buyer can look at the exterior of the house but not the inside and won't know the extent of damage done until well after the sale. Because of this, buyers are now avoiding the Sheriff's sales. Most of these homes are complete tearouts and too expensive to renovate.
They will just sit.
It is inexcusable to leave a pet behind. They have become dependent on the family to the point of an inability to survive. Too many people have pets that shouldn't, to begin with, but this really frosts me.

Okay well if these people do this shouldn't they be charged with something like destruction of property and animal cruelty. They obviously know who did it so why are they not being punished. It seems a common occurence now days, you get foreclosed you trash your house, WTH?

 

[panglossian]

Interesting thought. I could see banks starting to make mandatory inspections to protect "their investment" at least until the buyer reaches a certain point of equity. And write that into the loan agreement.

Seems like before people reach a certain point of equity, they take out a home equity loan and are back at square one. What a complicated loan agreement that would be!

 

[ISPTRAX]

Seems like before people reach a certain point of equity, they take out a home equity loan and are back at square one. What a complicated loan agreement that would be!

That's true... it would be a mess. Back to your other post about the slippery slope and seeing how you'd have to get permission to even build a deck... in my state you would have to do that anyway... report it to pay fifty bucks for government PERMISSION to do it, just so they can TAX you more on your property! GRRRRR!!!!! Anyway... back to the story... why can't those people at least let their pets loose or something? I would think they would be better off even if they got hit by a car -- a quicker death, sad to say. Oh, that's right... they don't give a sh*t... :furious:

 

[panglossian]

These people knew they weren't making payments and in danger of losing their home for at least several months. In that time they couldn't find a home for their dog or make arrangements with a friend or relative to keep the dog until they could come get it? How very selfish.

 

[Tallytowngirl]

These people knew they weren't making payments and in danger of losing their home for at least several months. In that time they couldn't find a home for their dog or make arrangements with a friend or relative to keep the dog until they could come get it? How very selfish.

The article that started the thread talks about lots and lots of animals being found in houses that have been foreclosed upon - I guess it is a huge problem in areas where there are a lot of foreclosures. In fact, I googled the phenomenon and found an article about the fact it's become so common - it has a name.

"Foreclosure Pets -It's become so common, it has a name"
But I don't suggest reading this article if you like animals, it is more than enough to make you sick to your stomach. It did me.

What is wrong with these people?!

 

[JBean]

Don't forget that lots of the people that lived in these homes were renters and had no idea that the homeowner was behind in payments. IOW,they did not know they were going to come home and have notice on their door. The homeowners wanted to collect rent as long as possible. Some of the destruction and dogs are left behind by renters. Cetainly not excusing them, but someone was asking why they didn't take care of business with the ample time they had knowing they were in default. Many of these folks had no clue.

 

[Blondieskatz]

"Foreclosure Pets -It's become so common, it has a name"
But I don't suggest reading this article if you like animals, it is more than enough to make you sick to your stomach. It did me.

What is wrong with these people?![/quote]


I didn't read the above article. I feel bad enough knowing what I know.

I don't care if these people are homeowners or renters they shouldn't leave their pets behind. Ask a friend, family member or even your vet....if all else fails take them to the shelter. Or if they can't do any of that open the front door and let them out! Don't leave them locked in a house, tied to a tree in the backyard or just fenced in and let them die a slow death from starvation or whatever else they may die from. :furious:

 

[panglossian]

Don't forget that lots of the people that lived in these homes were renters and had no idea that the homeowner was behind in payments. IOW,they did not know they were going to come home and have notice on their door. The homeowners wanted to collect rent as long as possible. Some of the destruction and dogs are left behind by renters. Cetainly not excusing them, but someone was asking why they didn't take care of business with the ample time they had knowing they were in default. Many of these folks had no clue.

I'm not certain if in all states, but I think renters have rights and would be given some some to vacate the premises. I know a woman with children cannot be thrown out on the street overnight. I think it's 90 days, but even 30 days would be enough to come to a decision or make arrangements. More and more, I have seen for rent ads stating no pets. Guess I know why now.