Inflation: animal abandonment explodes

In Mérignac (Gironde), a little cat has just been put up for adoption, like 90 others who are already. The Bordeaux SPA recorded a 40% increase in dropouts over one month compared to 2022. “There is this financial question. There is the increase in the cost of kibble, litter and veterinary fees”, explains Amanda Pirois, communication and adoption manager. Within the shelter, 193 dogs are cared for, walked and maintained.

The price of animal products up 15%

Inflation also affects the operation of the institution. We need more volunteers, but not only. “It’s mostly about food and energy. [La facture] EDF took 40% between last year and this year”, explains Kheit Larcher, the director of the refuge. For now, the establishment is doing well, but it could become difficult in the long term. On the animal market, the price of products jumped 15%. Some owners are forced to make choices. Animal protection associations are worried at the dawn of the summer period.