Coastal Pet Rescue

The struggling economy is taking its toll not just on humans but on our animals as well. Leaders with Coastal Pet Rescue say they’ve seen such an increase in the number of animals coming to them, they’re having trouble keeping up.

Coastal Pet Rescue currently has 44 animals up for adoption. Founder and President Lisa Scarbrough says they have more animals coming to them as their owners fall on hard times.

“We actually got several animals that we got from homes where they were foreclosed on. We had others that people had to leave behind at the emergency clinic, because they couldn’t afford the medical care, and we had others that were left behind when people were evicted,“ says Scarbrough.

But with vet bills and food costs, Coastal Pet Rescue is finding it tough to keep its mission going.

“With the adoptions, as soon as we can get one out, we can bring one more in. We’re a foster home organization, so our space is limited. So the longer we have to hold an animal, the more we have to turn away,“ says Scarbrough.

Helen Linskey is a proud owner of a dog from Coastal Pet Rescue. “I can’t say enough good about them, and we’re very very happy with our experience,“ says Linskey.

Volunteer Gary Helmey hopes his Savannah-area neighbors will open their hearts and wallets so more pets can find a family to love them.

“Once you go see these animals and you see what people have done to them, and what you can do to help them out, it’s just natural,“ he says.

Scarbrough says they can spend any where from $400 to $1,000 in medical expenses for a new animal coming into their program.

Coastal pet rescue accepts monetary and food donations. You can also help by becoming a foster home to one of their rescue animals.