CTReaderEast.com Local News, Read all about it!: Shelters Stand Guard For Pets Abandoned By Desperate Home Owners Shelters Stand Guard For Pets Abandoned By Desperate Home Owners ================================================================================ Pets on 05 March, 2009 04:00:00 As the economic crisis deepens and foreclosures increase around the country, there are more horror stories about abandoned pets like Gabby -- dogs being left in homes, yards, on highways or at least being surrendered to shelters and veterinary clinics.