7 in 10 people say they are not planning on getting a new pet
Pets in the UK are facing a rehoming crisis according to new research, as seven out of 10 people say they have no plans to get a new animal for their home. New figures show that 72% of the UK population are not looking to offer a fur-ever home for a new pal.
However, concerns are increasing about capacity challenges at RSPCA centres, as the number of animals being adopted is also dropping. The number of animals rehomed dropped by 5% from 2021 to 2022 falling to 25,535 animals in 2022, compared to 26,945 during the previous year. “We fear even more unwanted animals will be coming into our care, as the cost of living crisis bites. This year already we’ve received 9,748 calls about abandoned or unwanted animals, compared to 8,551 in the first six months of 2022.
Lurcher crossbreed Sarah has been looking for her forever home since March 2021. The three-year-old dog has been cared for by the team at RSPCA Block Fen since she was rescued as part of a welfare case. Sarah is a friendly, bouncy young dog who would thrive in a home with another dog. Samantha added: “Our frontline rescuers and animal care teams will continue to be there for every animal as much as possible, but we need the support of animal lovers more than ever right now to make sure we see as many animals as possible get their second chance at a happy life with loving adopters. Sharing our lives and homes with pets can be so rewarding and fulfilling.
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