Staff at Bleakholt in Edenfield got a record variety of queries in 2015, more than 50,000, from dog owners about quiting their family pets.
And employers at the charity worry this year might be even worse.
By January 10, Bleakholt had actually gotten more than 1,900 handover demands, a 46 percent boost compared to the exact same duration in 2022.
The animal advocates are likewise advising the general public to guarantee their family pets after seeing a rise in animals entering into their care which require medical treatment amidst the cost of living crisis.
Sanctuary supervisor Karen Weed said: “With the cost of living crisis striking individuals hard, we are getting more animals into our care who require medical treatment.
“We are seeing a great deal of dogs and cats who require x-rays and surgical treatment on their legs.”
One animal went back to the sanctuary is three-year-old bulldog Dot.
The dog is set to go through leg surgical treatment tomorrow, which will cost around £3,500.
Karen said: “Dot was gone back to us through no fault of her own. She was among numerous we are seeing at the minute who are concerning us requiring surgical treatment.
“Once in our care we soon realised there was cruciate ligament damage on her back leg which she needed surgery for. She also had an ear infection.”
Meanwhile Smokey the Staffordshire bull terrier is another dog that just recently pertained to the sanctuary. She has issue with her knees and hips and requires a foster home.
Karen is advising the general public to get pet insurance coverage which will enable them to spend for surgical treatments or treatments.
She said: “We can’t emphasise enough how important it is to get insurance for your pets. If the worst happens you will want to be able to get them the help they need. Without insurance you might not be able to do that.”
Karen is likewise asking anybody, who is economically able to, to contribute to the animal sanctuary as it sees expenses rise amidst the cost of living crisis.
She said: “The cost of living crisis has actually had a big influence on us and the cost of whatever, from animal food to transportation, has actually increased.
“The biggest impact has been our utilities. Our electricity bill has more than doubled and is now around £100,000 per year as we have 90 kennels to keep heated.”
To make a contribution to the charity check out www.bleakholt.org/help/donating.
