4/22 Talk about homeless pets.

Raising pets can cost quite a lot of money. Therefore, when the economy goes bad, some pet owners cannot afford to keep their pets anymore.

* cannot afford to: ~할 여유가 없다, ~할 형편이 안 된다

ex> I cannot afford to support my parents.

It was estimated that there were more than 25,000 homeless pets in Korea as of 2013.

* homeless pet: 유기 동물

ex> I adopted a homeless pet from a local shelter.

ex> The number of homeless people has steadily risen.

Most local districts run animal shelters. But they do not have enough room or funds to take care of all the homeless animals.

* animal shelter: 동물 보호소

ex> There is no animal shelter in my neighborhood.

Many places have no choice but to put them to sleep.

* put someone/something to sleep: ~을 안락사시키다

ex> I was very sad when my dog was put to sleep.

More recently, the public has become more aware of these animals thanks to campaigns held by animal rights groups.

There have been calls to adopt pets from animal shelters. Pet owners have also been urged to become more responsible with their pets.

* adopt pets: 애완동물을 입양하다

ex> I've always wanted to adopt homeless pets.

@ He still has a lot of growing-up to do.  그 친구 아직도 철이 덜 들었어.

<HOMEWORK>

1. I cannot afford to buy a new car.

2. I saw many homeless pets on the street.

3. I adopted my cat from an animal shelter.

4. Some homeless pets are put to sleep.

@ Related Topics>> Homeless Dogs and Cats, Homeless Cats