By Charities warn against adopting pets during lockdown
Animal charities across the UK have issued warnings against adopting pets, especially cats and dogs, during lockdown.
Organisations including The Kennel Club, Battersea Dogs Home and the RSPCA have said that now is not the time to impulse buy and rush into getting new pets.
There’s are concerns that animals will be abandoned once life goes back to normal and people no longer spend so much time at home.
The Kennel Club says that searches for puppies on their website doubled between February and March as the restrictions were announced.
A spokesperson for Battersea Dogs Home said:
“If you are considering getting a pet during these uncertain times, it’s important to remember taking on an animal is a huge commitment and it’s irresponsible to do so unless you’re really able to care for them in the long term.”
Some charities have stopped all rehoming, only allowing its animals to go to foster families during lockdown.
According to the PSDA, it costs between £4,500 to £13,000 to look after a dog over its lifetime, and that’s without adding in any possible medical problems they might develop.
They also say it costs between £370-£425 to raise a puppy, taking into account vaccinations, food and toys.
As the crisis intensifies, several animal charities are already overwhelmed by the need for animal care and rescue services.
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