For many of us, having a pet keeps us sane in stressful times, is an integral part of family life, and provides comfort and company when we need it most. Imagine having to give that pet up for adoption because you can no longer afford to keep it.
That was the dilemma faced by Tina, a single parent in south London. In August, she made the painful decision to rehome Max, her 12-year-old rescue jack russell, after he developed a serious skin condition. Tina took Max to a shelter, which said it would look after him until he was matched with a new owner – “something they could not promise me would necessarily happen,” she says.
