Organization started by REO property management president and CEO, rescues 1000th animal and urges Americans to "Leave No Paws Behind"

HOUSTON, Jan. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- No Paws Left Behind (NPLB) announced today its 1000^th foreclosure animal rescue. To date 1000 abandoned animals from dogs, cats, llamas to pot-bellied pigs have been successfully rescued and placed in "No Kill" shelters where foster care is provided until adoptive families can give them a good home.

In light of the increasing foreclosure epidemic, many homeowners have been faced with the hardship of having to leave their homes due to the current depressed economy that has rocked the housing market. In addition to losing their homes, many owners lack the financial means to continue taking care of their companion pets and end up leaving them behind. Subsequently, many pets are found locked in basements, garages, or simply left in backyards without adequate sustenance.

Headquartered in Houston, No Paws Left Behind was formed by a nationally recognized business woman and community leader. Cheryl Lang, President and CEO of Integrated Mortgage Solutions, ("IMS"), a leading provider of REO property inspections and rehabilitation was moved to create NPLB, after coming face-to-face with countless abandoned animals at inspection sites.

"Sadly, the current housing crisis has severely affected countless homeowners creating a trickle down negative effect on helpless animals," said Cheryl Lang. "During routine housing inspections, we frequently discover animals left behind in deplorable conditions with no food and at times inadequate shelter," added Lang.

Across the nation, NPLB has located homes and shelters and/or well-being support for 1000 abandoned animals found on foreclosed properties. With community support from local shelters, rescue groups and tireless volunteers, NPLB provides food, shelter, and vaccinations to abandoned animals 365 days of the year. In addition, the organization provides immediate support to owners faced with the terrible decision of having to part with their animals - from locating a new home for the pet to providing monetary assistance for pet deposits.

"We receive over 20 calls a week regarding an abandoned pet being left behind," said Lang. "It's just heartbreaking. Our goal is to be the voice of these silent victims and bring greater awareness and solutions to the growing phenomena of foreclosure pets."

As part of their Pet Awareness campaign, No Paws Left Behind has recently launched a hardship pet deposit assistance program that provides foreclosure homeowners with financial assistance, if they are unable to pay a pet deposit for a new home.

"We are thrilled and proud to have reached this momentous 1000^th pet rescue milestone," said Lang. "We will continue to strive to help homeowners and their pets through this foreclosure epidemic, so that no one is left behind without a home or shelter."

About No Paws Left Behind

No Paws Left Behind, Inc. is a focus driven not for profit organization, designed to bring awareness to all communities' silent victims of foreclosure who have no voice or rights to implement change. As a united front, we will restore moral obligation toward all pets that have potential to be, or have been left behind to suffer needlessly. We further pledge to act as a support group for those who find foreclosure imminent and need help finding shelter for their beloved pets; be a resource for those who find or know of abandoned pets. For more information, visit www.nopawsleftbehind.org or www.facebook.com/pages/No-Paws-Left-Behind.

SOURCE No Paws Left Behind

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