People Suggling to Keep Their Pets
Animal charities and wothing vets have noticed that the Credit crunch is now taking it's toll on our fluffy friends.
Animal charities and shelters are reporting a shocking increase in the amount of animals coming into their clinics- mostly dogs and cats. In this time of economic downturn where buisnesses are crumbling all around us, our animal companions seem to be being hit just as hard as us, as owners struggle with their own bills as well as their pets. Paying for hospical care such as animal cardiology is expensive and people just cannot afford it. The family pets are being dropped in the middel of no-where and left to fend for themselves or taken to animal shelters to be rehomed.
So why has this happened to Fluffy and fido? This xmas you may have brought a pet for your family. Some are facing unemployment and the families newest face is suddenly unaffordable. People are also forced to downgrade and move to smaller accomidations, which dont allow pets to the dismay of the owner.
Can animal hospitals cope with this sudden influx in vet referrals?
A majority of shelters and animal chairities are only taking in severe emergency cases, as they are close to being full on accomidation for our furry friends. All charities in general are getting less donations as some people consider themselves a charity, trying to save for the harsh times at the moment.
There is a bright spot on the end of this tail (pun intended), as january saw an increase in the number of pet adoptions, which has been the best month for awhile, but the ratio between those coming in and those going out with a loving family are still agreat distance apart.
Dec 25, 2009 | 0 | cat care tips
