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More pets affected by Credit Crunch |
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Written by MyPetFriends
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Friday, 20 June 2008 |
 The credit crunch means that most of us have to tighten our belts as money isn’t going as far as it did a year ago. But our pets are also starting to feel the crunch as more reports this week suggest that pets are being abandoned because owners can’t afford to keep them.
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Birmingham dog’s home reports that about 300 animals were being handed into them each month – compared to 250 this time last year. And, the animal charity PDSA has seen a 10% increase in people applying for help with vets’ bills.
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Increasing food prices are one reason, with dog and cat food prices rising by around 25% over the past year. But veterinary surgery bills are also on the increase – despite reports that show that vets have the fastest growing incomes for small businesses in the UK.
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