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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matt Mathers

Surge in cash-strapped Britons abandoning pets due to the cost of living crisis

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home

Increasing numbers of cash-strapped Britons are giving up their pets because they can no longer afford their upkeep during the cost of living crisis, charities have warned.

Dogs, cats and other animals face being left in compounds as people across the country divert more of their cash towards covering sky high energy costs, which are set to rise again in October.

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