More pets will be abandoned as the cost-of-living crisis takes hold in the UK
BLOG: Experts are warning that more of Britain’s dogs and other companion animals may be abandoned in the months to come as the cost-of-living crisis places further financial pressure on families. How is it that animals are always the victims of our human crises?
Not just for lockdown: heavy toll on ‘pets’ expected as covid restrictions ease
The end of lockdown may be in sight, but for many companion animals brought into homes over the last year seemingly on a whim by people hoping to alleviate their boredom or get free eggs, the picture isn’t so optimistic. From dangerously maladjusted dogs to chickens dumped in fields, remember that companion animals are for life, not just for lockdown.
Pet trade death trade: Europe’s forgotten victims of trafficking
According to one report, trafficking of animals - including “pets” - is the third most common form of international trafficking after weapons and drugs. But what exactly does this terrible journey look like for our companion animals?