PET ARTICLES BLOG

Surviving the credit crunch is difficult enough, but when you have animals which rely on you for food, a home and medical attention, anything that can be done, helps.
It’s a sad fact that many pets are abandoned or given up every week, as animal lovers struggle to cope with today’s financial climate.
This is exceedingly difficult for animal charities who have look after pets when money is in short supply, having to rely solely on contributions to keep their animals in good shape.
Here are a few points which could help make looking after a animal on a tight budget more manageable:
1. Consider every animal cost? Do you need that branded animal food or product? It is always a good idea to bring pets up with variety, equally dry and wet, as well as different brands and flavours. Keep an eye on special deals. You can stock up. Think of vouchers, search on the net for some good deals. Buy based on price per pound / Kg, as sometimes, principally with promotions, the smaller pack can be more economical.
2. Is it possible that you can club together to buy feed and bedding in bulk, reducing the total price and passing on savings to all.
3. Veterinary bills are an unknown factor but must be considered. If money’s a little difficult, you may find a lot of Vets will consider spreading the costs, and pay monthly. If you can, afford it – have or keep pet insurance.
4. Most people can make lifestyle changes! It’s not all about finding ways to keep your animal more cheaply, see if you can do it for yourself!
5. Can you earn some cash? Perhaps find a dog walking job Become a Dog Walker. Good companies will require you do it regularly. There is also the possibility of becoming a pet sitter, though good businesses such as London Pet Sitter will also require you be a London dog walker.
6. Do not forget your other pets, you may have put your cats in a cattery, what about using a cat sitter? The pet may prefer it and the pet sitters often do other things.
7. Do use external stabling or boarding? Many horses can live quite cheerfully outside for most of the year, as long as there’s food, water and shelter available. Could this be an option for your horse, it should diminish the outlay on stabling significantly.
8. Are you thinking of choosing a pet, certainly consider rescuing an animal from a charity, they have so many pets looking for a home during this crisis.
Enjoy your animal, they are worth the cost.