An ill cat who was abandoned in an East London street is a victim of the sad cost of living crisis, state the RSPCA – as it is thought the animal was disposed since her owners couldn’t pay for veterinarian costs.
The animal well-being charity is appealing for info about who abandoned the cat in Lea Hall Gardens, Leyton, on Tuesday (17 April). She was discovered in a blue and white cat provider by bins outside a common block.
Sadly, the cat was so ill she was not able to move and her fur was covered in saliva. Both of her front legs have actually shaved spots, showing she has actually just recently had actually blood taken at a veterinarians.
She is now being looked after at the charity’s Finsbury Park Animal Hospital, where staff have actually called her Shania.
RSPCA animal rescue officer Michael Harrington said: “This leads us to believe that, heartbreakingly, her owners took her to a vet but were unable to afford treatment so cruelly abandoned her – making her yet another victim of the current cost of living crisis.”
The charity’s officers are seeing the effect of the cost of living crisis on the frontline – more individuals are deserting animals, more animals are entering into their care, and rehoming is slowing as monetary pressures bite.
In March alone, the RSPCA received 1,517 reports about desertions – up from 1,429 for the exact same month in 2015 – an increase of 6%.
Michael included: “We understand the financial difficulties some people are experiencing right now, however abandoning your pet, or not seeking appropriate veterinary help if it’s needed, is never acceptable. There is help and support available and we would urge people to contact their vets, local rescues and animal welfare charities.”
Anyone who knows about the cat’s desertion must call the RSPCA’s appeals line on 0300 123 8018.
To help pet-owners who are stressing over monetary expenses, there is info on the RSPCA’s cost of living center. Alternatively, you can call the charity’s devoted cost of living call line on 0300 123 0650.
