One in four new puppy owners have considered rehoming as pet abandonment soars
Briefly

One in four new puppy owners have considered rehoming as pet abandonment soars
"Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story."
"One in four new owners admitted they have considered giving up their puppy within the first two weeks, new research shows. Experts are calling the surge in pet abandonment a crisis of puppy blues, in which nearly six in ten (58 per cent) have reported feeling anxious, overwhelmed or unprepared in the early stages of having a pet. It comes after the RSPCA found record levels of pet abandonment in the UK, with 22,503 cases reported last year - the highest since the pandemic."
The Independent reports on reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, investigating topics such as Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC and producing documentaries like 'The A Word'. The outlet emphasizes on-the-ground reporting, presents reporting without paywalls, and seeks donations to fund journalists who speak to both sides of stories. One in four new owners considered giving up their puppy within the first two weeks, and 58% reported feeling anxious, overwhelmed or unprepared. The RSPCA recorded 22,503 pet abandonment cases last year, the highest since the pandemic. Cost of living and rising vet bills contribute to abandonment. Some owners use crate training and sound desensitization to manage puppy behavior.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
Unable to calculate read time
[
|
]