Bristol appeal as cost of living linked to rise in neglect cases

A rescue centre says the cost of living crisis is 'one of the greatest threats' to animal welfare.

Animal rescue centres in the west of England say they are continuing to see a big increase in the number of unwanted and neglected pets.

Supervisor Rachel Serjeant said lurcher Hector's recent arrival at Bristol Animal Rescue Centre "brought tears" to her eyes because he was so thin.Manager Jodie Hayward said the cost of living crisis "remains one of the greatest threats to animal welfare".Dog Cici is one of 120 rescue animals at the Bath Cats and Dogs Home and staff at the rescue centre said demand is soaring.

"She has had a particularly rough start to life, she would love to be a lap dog, she loves cuddles," said Julie Stone, head of animal operations at the centre.Julie Stone said she has never seen so many abandoned pets at the centre Senior animal behaviourist Zita Polgar said it is a "really difficult time for rescue centres right now"."To address these challenges, rescue centres like ours are having to extend rehabilitation periods," added Ms Polgar.

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