Originally posted by Graeblyn
A lady from an animal shelter called into the Chris Evans show (a radio call-in show in the UK) and was discussing how where she works, they have taken in far more animals. She also mentioned the phenomenon Malacasta has raised. I mention this, not because it is evidence it is really happening, but to raise the possibility the origin of the myth/true story might not be American.
Here in Michigan the Humane Society is fulled to capacity due to their owners surrendering them. I haven't heard of any of the other stuff.

Sometimes owners get put in to the dilemma of do I feed myself or my pet? People simply do not know help exist with food.