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‘Cost of living’ crisis support for pet owners

‘Cost of living’ crisis support for pet owners

People are already starting to see the effects of the ‘cost of living’ crisis, and with prices soaring, humans and animals alike are beginning to feel the effects.

When it comes to choosing between heating your home or feeding your pet, decisions can be really tough.

We have gathered together tools and resources shared by our ADCH members to support pet owners and their pets during this tough time.

 

Pet food

  • The RSPCA has a variety of cat and dog food banks across England and Wales.
    To check if there is one near you, click here.
  • Blue Cross has a variety of cat and dog food banks across England and Wales.
    To check if there is one near you, click here.
  • Dogs Trust have set up some temporary dog food banks across England and Scotland.
    To find the details, click here.
  • BARK in Northumberland have set up a pet food bank.
    To find the details, click here.
  • Stafford Food Bank have set up a pet food bank.
    To find the details, click here.
  • For a pet food bank in South Wales, there is Pet Food Bank Service.
    To find the details, click here.

Neuturing

  • For support with neutering your cat, Cats Protection have financial assistance schemes.
    To find the details and conditions, click here.
  • For support with neutering your cat or dog, some RSPCA branches offer vouchers towards part of the cost.
    To find details, click here.
  • For support with cat neutering and microchipping, Rescue Me Animal Sanctuary offer low cost services in Liverpool.
    To find details or for more information, click here or here or call 07952 017 696.

Vet bills

  • The RSPCA offer support with vet bills in certain areas of the UK.
    To find more information, click here.
  • Dogs Trust offer free veterinary care for your pet if you are experiencing homelessness.
    To find out more information, click here.
  • Blue Cross offer low cost veterinary care for people who live in certain areas and receive means-tested benefits.
    To find our more information, click here.

Rehoming

If you are really struggling and need to rehome your pet, you can find your nearest ADCH Member rescue here.