Food financial institution for pets arrange in Stroud by animal charity | EUROtoday

An animal sanctuary has arrange a pet meals financial institution to assist individuals combating rising prices.

Teckels Animal Rescue in Whitminster, close to Stroud, will give pet meals, treats and recommendation to these in want on the third Thursday of every month at Starbucks in Stroud.

“The cost of food and insurance is going up, sometimes up by hundreds of pounds. If you are on a single income household then it is a lot for some people,” mentioned Lucy Henderson from Teckels.

It comes as nationwide animal charity Blue Cross says it has seen a rise in pets left in containers, or tied up with notes on from homeowners who cannot afford to maintain them.

“We wanted to try to do something to help these families,” Ms Henderson added.

“The goal is we keep the dogs in the homes with their families. We don’t want to have to rehome animals who have families who love them.”

She mentioned the charity had “all sorts of food” to present out, including: “If you do have a fussy dog or cat, we will try to help.”

The Blue Cross says it really works with common meals banks to encourage individuals to donate meals for pets in addition to people.

“There is no stigma to asking for help to feed a pet,” mentioned Diane James, from the Blue Cross.

“It’s really important that your pet doesn’t suffer, so contact us or other charities to see what we can do to help.

“We’ve seen a rise in containers being left with notes on, fantastically stored canines left tied up with notes on. Before you get to that state of affairs please simply get in contact with us.”