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The number of dogs being surrendered is on the rise

The number of dogs being surrendered is on the rise, as the cost-of-living is forcing pet owners to make some tough decisions. Those working in animal rescue are appealing to people to think long and hard before purchasing a pet and to always adopt, instead of buying. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been meeting with those caring for animals to hear how inflation is affecting pet-owners:

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09.00 22 Jan 2024


The number of dogs being surrendered is on the rise


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The number of dogs being surrendered is on the rise, as the cost-of-living is forcing pet owners to make some tough decisions. Those working in animal rescue are appealing to people to think long and hard before purchasing a pet and to always adopt, instead of buying. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been meeting with those caring for animals to hear how inflation is affecting pet-owners:


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