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Dumped because cat didn’t match her carpet |
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Written by MyPetFriends
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Friday, 02 May 2008 |
 Shocking and upsetting statistics are released by the RSPCA this week that revel that more pets are being dumped or discarded for frivolous reasons. The number of abandoned animals rose a staggering 23% from the previous year and now stands at 7347 last year.
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The charity blames the increase on our "throwaway society", and exposed some of the astonishing excuses that owners use, including a cat given away because she didn't match the new carpet, and a dog who was unwanted because "she hurts my legs when she wags her tail".
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The My Pet Friends team and our readers were shocked to read the various reasons people gave when they were caught ‘dumping’ their unwanted pets. What surprised us even more was the lack of care and attention people gave to purchasing a pet or even considering the responsibility that is involved when looking after a pet.
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Our virtual pets – Kitty and Teddy – will be re-launching their blog in June and their motto “A pet is a life - not a toy or a fashion accessory” is quite apt here. If you’re considering getting a cat or a dog – please read Kitty and Teddy’s pet care tips on looking after pets and getting your first pet; speak to other pet owners or chat to staff in your local pet store. Be a responsible pet owner and give this duty full and careful consideration – remember, “a pet is a life - not a toy or a fashion accessory”.
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