A brand-new survey performed by YouGov on behalf of Dogs Trust has actually exposed that in 2022 veterinarian costs were the most significant monetary concern for family pet owners when it pertained to caring for their dog.
The 2nd most significant monetary concern was the expense of dog food ( 18%), followed by family pet insurance coverage (16%).
The news came as Dogs Trust revealed that it has actually had 50,000 demands this year from owners asking the charity to take in their dog, a brand-new record in the charity’s history.
The outlook for 2023 does not look anymore positive; the survey likewise discovered that 62% of individuals who do not presently own a dog believe the increasing expense of living would avoid them from getting one in 2023, whilst 36% stated it ‘certainly would’ and 25% stated it ‘most likely would’.
In the meantime 21% stated they would offer their dog less presents this year, whilst 13% stated they will not offer their pet dogs a present at all this Christmas, regardless of offering presents in previous years.
Perhaps that’s a good idea. Why were they losing cash in the very first location: the dog does not understand it’s Christmas, or value a present.
Maybe more substantially, less dog owners will be going away for a Christmas break this year: 9% stated they ‘d be staying at home since they can’t manage a dog caretaker.
Owen Sharp, President of Dogs Trust, stated: “Although it was unavoidable that we would reach 50,000 calls from owners no longer able to take care of their pet dogs, it’s still a shock and a plain signifier of the animal well-being crisis the UK now discovers itself in.
” Through our December survey, dog owners have actually informed us they’re going to struggle this Christmas, and much more are truly stressed over what 2023 is going to bring.”
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