There has been a “sharp rise” in abandoned pets in the UK as the cost-of-living has skyrocketed, according to the Hope Rescue Center in south-east Wales, which says it’s received 300 calls in the past 90 days from people who can’t afford to keep their animals.
According to the center, the abandoning of pets was caused by a “perfect storm” of increased dog ownership during the pandemic, combined with surging rents and other costs of living…
