Sunday, December 21, 2008
Pet dogs abandoned
After I read more and more of such news about pet dogs being abandoned
due to the recession and economy crisis its really disheartening. But its really shocking that to manage a pet dog can come to £15,000 a year?
Other dog shelters and re-homing centers across the country are also at bursting point as a result of an increase in requests for re-homing and a decrease in people wanting to take on the responsibility of looking after a dog.
With insurance, food, grooming and toys, a dog's life can come with a price tag of £15,000 ($22,500), according to the Dogs Trust. And with millions of households tightening their belts as the credit crunch bites, some are opting give up their pets.The increase in requests for re-homing is attributed to the financial crisis. Owners either have to move to dog unfriendly accommodation or can no longer afford to care for the animal after losing their job.
"Moving as a result of the credit crunch is the number one factor for giving up a dog," explains Moore. "People also ring up to say they can't afford to look after their dog anymore, because they've been made redundant."
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/12/21/uk.dogs/index.html
spoke at : 7:32 PM