Friend in trouble - need help

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I don't want to sound cold-hearted, but IMO the best way to help people is not to help people at all. When we "bail people out" they don't learn from their mistake and just screw up again.

Friends of mine rented their condo to a girl and had a no-pet clause. She got a cat and left it unattended in the condo for a week. The cost for new carpets etc. was in the thousands, she flew back to Hong Kong and didn't pay. I realize this is a different situation but I think people are responsible for their actions and need to be held accountable.