The RSPCA reports a 28% surge in animal abandonment in Lancashire since the cost of living crisis began, with a tragic case highlighting the severity of the situation. The increase is attributed to the economic hardships faced by many pet owners.
Shocking figures released by the RSPCA today show the number of animals abandoned in Lancashire . The county has seen a 28 per cent increase since the cost of living crisis began, up from 655 in 2021 to 838 in 2023. In total, 20,999 abandonment reports were made to the charity's emergency line in 2023 and according to latest 2024 figures - available up until the end of October - 19,067 have been reported so far this year.
In one case, a poorly young dog died on his way to a veterinary hospital after being found in a Lancashire park. The male spaniel type dog was seen in a distressed state near the bowling green at Watson Road Park, Blackpool, by a member of the public in May. It’s believed he may have been deliberately abandoned. He was taken to a local PDSA’s pet hospital by the finder but was reported to have suffered a seizure on the way there and sadly passed away before he could be treated. Photographs show the spaniel had thin and missing fur in several areas as a result of a severe flea infestation and there were live insects seen on his body. Believed to be between 18 months and two years old, he wasn’t microchipped, neutered or wearing a collar. The vet who examined him described his condition as emaciated and contacted the RSPCA because of welfare concerns. An appeal for information was launched by the animal welfare charity but sadly his owner could not be traced. The RSPCA believes the surge in pet ownership during the Covid-19 lockdown and the increasing financial hardships due to soaring living costs have led to the increase in people dumping their pets. And sadly now, during the winter months, the RSPCA expects the crisis to worsen as more people struggle with the increase in expenditure around Christmas time with presents to buy and extra food shopping - coupled with an increase in energy bill
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