VikkiVet
Mama Doe
Hi, i read an interesting article in the Vet Times today, stating that in a survey, 80% of pet owners said they were not prepared to give up buying new clothes, nights out or going on holiday in order to pay for vet bills. It also said that there is a rise in new clients at free treatment clinics, such as RSPCA, Blue Cross, PDSA.
I know many people, including some RUers, have had to give up their pets for their own sake, as they cannot afford to keep them adequately, but i find it truly shocking that people would rather have a night out than look after their pets? its not like anyone is expecting them to give up food or their car etc. I hope there isnt a subsequent rise in a few months of animals being confiscated by the RSPCA for neglect or untreated conditions.
I know many people, including some RUers, have had to give up their pets for their own sake, as they cannot afford to keep them adequately, but i find it truly shocking that people would rather have a night out than look after their pets? its not like anyone is expecting them to give up food or their car etc. I hope there isnt a subsequent rise in a few months of animals being confiscated by the RSPCA for neglect or untreated conditions.