15% increase in animal abandonment in March

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A.Chopin, D.Basier, J.Wild, V.Meyer, T.Breton, J.-M.Mier, S.Gurak, A.Cohen – France 2

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Animal abandonments are up by more than 15% in March. In question: inflation, especially on food products.

Two months before the traditional summer vacation peak, dand more and more dogs and cats are abandoned. In this refuge of Girondewe already observe it and we reaches saturation. “Since the beginning of January, we have had 431 animal abandonments. Odid not observe 40% increase”analysis Kheit Larcher, SPA Bordeaux director.

Increase in food products

THE patterns d‘abandonment are multiple, but inflation has an important role this year. Kibbles have increased by more than 15%, which leads to shortages on entry-level foods. A situation that worries the owners. When the owners really can’t make it anymore, they come to the shelters for help. THE price couldthem, increase further, which makes animal associations fear the worst.


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