"Superintendent Jo Hirst believes the charity has seen an increase in the number of pets being abandoned as people cannot afford their vaccinations or medical care, or find people to re-home accidental litters."
"Sometimes people take them on because they care and then they become overwhelmed, but that whole issue of not being able to say no starts its own problems."
"We are finding a lot of people in crisis sometimes because of their finances, but their mental crisis means they become overwhelmed, can't see the issues and don't know where to reach out for help."
The RSPCA reports a rise in multi-animal rescues due to the cost of living crisis and mental health issues. Many pets are abandoned as owners struggle to afford care. A recent case involved over 250 poodle-cross dogs, with 87 taken in by the RSPCA. Other rescues included 450 animals in poor conditions and 30 alpacas. Superintendent Jo Hirst noted that financial strain and mental health crises contribute to overwhelming situations for pet owners, leading to abandonment and neglect.
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