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'Shocking increase' in pet abadonment
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14 January 2006 'Shocking increase' in pet abadonment
Figures released by the RSPCA have revealed that there was a 60 per cent increase in the number of animals that were dumped during the Christmas period. Despite calls for people to properly consider whether they were able to look after a pet before buying one, the animal charity found that between December 1st 2005 and January 3rd 2006 1,842 calls were made to report abandoned pets.
The practicalities of looking after a pet are often unappreciated before people take one on, with many not realising the costs involved with food, shelter and veterinary treatment, although the latter can be reduced by purchasing pet insurance.
"If you leave an animal unattended tied to a tree or dumped in a box absolutely anything could happen to it; if the animal survives the elements then it has been lucky," commented RSPCA superintendent Martyn Hubbard.
"I would urge anyone that has an unwanted pet to contact us or any other animal welfare organisation - there is no shame in asking for help. That is the responsible and right thing to do," he added.
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