A charity is flooded with calls from people who want to give up their dogs because of the cost of living crisis.
Birmingham Dogs Home has received 53% more animals than last year and both sites are now full.
Rachel Frost, a charity, told Sky News: “I don’t think we’ve seen the cost of living increase.
“We knew about stray dogs and people who don’t have time for them once things get back to normal, the socializing aspect of dogs during blocking, so we anticipated that we would get an increase in dogs this way, but the price life shocks people. “
Image: Birmingham Dogs Home has received 53% more animals than last year and both sites are now full
The charity, which is also struggling to cover rising utility and fuel bills, is currently sheltering 130 dogs – 93 brought in last month.
Cercy, a one-eyed French bulldog, will soon be looking for a new home after veterinary treatment. She was accepted because her owner could no longer afford her.
“It’s all up, so it’s really hard for families, it’s a very difficult decision to make,” Ms Frost added.
At Christmas, the RSPCA saved 29% more animals than the previous year in England and Wales.
The charity said it expects a further increase by the summer due to the cost of living crisis.
Image: Cersi, a one-eyed French bulldog. Her owner could not afford to keep her
A spokesman told Sky News: “For those struggling to take care of their pet as a result of the cost of living crisis, we would urge people to seek help from friends and family or reputable charities like us.
“We are concerned that we may see an increase in abandonment as rising living costs strain people’s finances or we may see an increase in pets being treated with home remedies to reduce costs instead of being taken to a veterinarian.
“All of this could have a worrying impact on animal welfare.”
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Tumors, knee surgery and skin irritations are among the problems that veterinarians at Birmingham Dogs Home deal with.
The average cost of caring for a small dog is around £ 50 a month, but that doesn’t include coverage if things go wrong.
Veterinarian Matt Perks explained: “There is a wide range in terms of insurance – but you’re probably looking for £ 50 a month for a good level of lifelong coverage.
“It simply came to our notice then. If, for example, a dog ever needs an MRI, you’ll probably be talking about £ 2,500 to £ 3,000 just for a scan, some orthopedic procedures are worth thousands of pounds.
“During the blockade, people went out and bought a dog, thinking it was a good idea, and then it’s just a late thought when the dog starts getting problems – and that’s probably why we give up on those failures, because people don’t can afford care.
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