A perfect storm of problems has seen so many dog owners wanting to give up their pets that rescue centres are having to put them on waiting lists.
A combination of the Covid pandemic lockdown puppy boom, the cost of living crisis and a spike in unscrupulous backyard breeders has seen rescue centres reach full capacity.
One such centre, Carla Lane Animals in Need, in Merseyside, is "completely full" and unable to take in any more pets.
