An economy gone to the dogs

Courtesy Marketplace  Wed, 07/02/2008 - 14:17

People aren't the only ones hurt by the weak economy. As finances get tighter, animal shelters are filling up with the pets that owners can't afford to take care.

Jeremy Hobson reports.

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