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In recession, pets go homeless in droves
Each day at 5 p.m., staff at the Humane Society of Elkhart County start hearing a thumping noise from outside. It is the sound of pets being abandoned by their owners. Read more
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Jobs, spending data hint at recovery
  The number of newly laid-off workers filing claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, dropping below 500,000 for the first time since January.
  New-home sales rise to highest level in a year
Consumers log stronger-than-expected rebound
Durable goods orders fall unexpectedly
Recovery's pace slower than first thought
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Image: Two kittens wait for adoption at the Elkhart County Humane Society in Elkhart, IN.
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Abandoned pups, kittens feel recession
Nov. 24: The Humane Society of Elkhart County is grappling with an influx of pets dropped off after hours in an area that has been hit hard by the economic downturn. Msnbc.com’s Carissa Ray reports.
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