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MarketNeutral
23rd April 2010, 11:00 AM
http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/news/local/100419-tragedy-strikes-impoverished-couple-left-to-eat-dog-food

Serving dog food for dinner illustrated just how hard life had become for Glenn and Jen Abissi. Both have been battling serious health issues, poverty and a looming eviction.

Our first report touched a number of FOX 26 viewers who were more than willing to help.

"We've received an awful lot of help from many many people who were very gracious," said Jen Abissi.

Glen, who’s had more than a dozen heart attacks, suffered another one just a few days ago. As Jen prepared Glenn for a bath Sunday, she said he grabbed his heart and told her he was having yet another heart attack.

"I was able to say, 'Glenn I'm really sorry',” Jen Abissi said." "I love you, I've always loved you and I will love you for all eternity. By the time he hit the floor he was dead."

Even with all the help and donations Jen still faces an uphill Battle. A battle she must now face all alone.

"I'm falling apart, I'm losing it I'm hanging on a very very thin thread By the grace of God and some friends that I'm holding on, Jen said.

Ponce
23rd April 2010, 11:09 AM
Many old people are now eating dog food.....why? I really don't know but it must be because they have to choose between rent, prescription drugs, utilities and also with giving money to their kids.

MarketNeutral
23rd April 2010, 11:10 AM
I got one question....was it generic dog food?

Book
23rd April 2010, 11:12 AM
I got one question....was it generic dog food?


http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpps/news/dpgoh-court-denies-food-stamps-to-service-dog-fc-20100408_6957049

:o

MarketNeutral
23rd April 2010, 11:15 AM
http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpps/news/dpgoh-court-denies-food-stamps-to-service-dog-fc-20100408_6957049

:o


Ouch. Looks like a romen noodles night.

chad
23rd April 2010, 11:38 AM
yeah, isn't a case of raman noodles like $5? why would you eat dog food? i can pick out about 30 things in the canned food aisle that cost less than dog food.

Brujo
23rd April 2010, 11:47 AM
You can get Ramen, sardines, and Spam at Big Lot's for about the same price as dog food.

Not making light of their situation. Just saying.......