David Smith
BBC News, Gloucestershire
Bbc
Animal charitable organizations say that more people warm animals due to the cost increase
An animal sanctuary has created a pet food bank to help people fight with the cost increase.
Animal Teckels Rescue in Whitminster, near Stroud, will give pet food, treats and advice to those who need the third Thursday of each month in Starbucks in Stroud.
“The cost of food and insurance increases, sometimes up hundreds of books. If you are in a single income household, it is a lot for some people,” said Lucy Henderson de Teckels.
It then comes that National Animal Charity Blue Cross says that he has seen an increase in pets left in boxes, or linked to notes on owners who cannot afford to keep them.
“We wanted to try to do something to help these families,” added Ms. Henderson.
“The objective is that we keep dogs in houses with their families. We don’t want to have to renovate animals that have families who love them.”
She said that the charity had “all kinds of food” to give, adding: “If you have a difficult dog or cat, we will try to help.”
No stigma
The Blue Cross says that it works with regular food banks to encourage people to give food for pets as well as for humans.
“There is no stigma to ask for help to feed a pet,” said Diane James, of the blue cross.
“It is really important that your pet does not suffer, so contact us or other charities to see what we can do to help.
“We have seen an increase in the boxes that are found with notes, beautifully kept dogs have remained attached with notes. Before arriving at this situation, simply contact us.”
