Third of dog owners ‘fear living costs will hit ability to care for their pet’
Nearly one in three (31%) of dog owners are worried that the cost of living will impact their ability to give their pet all the care it needs this year, new research reveals.
Cost-of-living crisis putting people off dog ownership
Vet bills are the biggest financial worry for dog owners, new research reveals.
Merseyside doggy daycare sets up foodbank for owners
Pawcation doggy daycare in Knowsley, Merseyside, has launched a 'doggy foodbank' to help fight the cost-of-living crisis.
Dog owners going into debt to cover cost of caring for pet
More than 10% of dog owners have been forced into debt in order to care for their dog, new research by Dogs Trust reveals.
More animals coming into rescue as rehoming slows, RSPCA reveals
More animals are coming into shelters while the rate of rehoming has slowed, according to new figures from RSPCA.
Dog charities receiving high call numbers from owners who cannot afford their pets
Pet owners are increasingly unable to afford their animals as the cost-of-living crisis bites, figures released by dog charities reveal.
Cheshire grooming salon introduces ‘welfare grooms’ to combat cost-of-living crisis
The Dog Shack at Molly’s Urban Farm in Eastham, Ellesmere Port, is offering budget "welfare grooms" for dogs.
‘Ditch pet sitters’, RSPCA tells owners looking to reduce costs
The RSPCA has advised pet owners to stop using professional pet-sitters and dog walkers if they want to reduce costs.
Leaving heating and lighting on for pets could cost almost £300 a year
Dog owners could be paying almost £300 a year keeping the heat and lighting on for their pet, according to a government adviser on energy efficiency.
Cost-of-living crisis ‘impacting’ on how nation cares for dogs
Almost 70% of dog owners in the UK are concerned about how they will care for their dog in the next year as the cost-of-living rises, new research reveals.