Surviving the credit crunch is difficult enough, but add animals which rely on you for food, shelter and medical attention, anything that can be done, helps.
It’s a shame that many animals are abandoned or given up every week, as animal lovers struggle to cope with today’s financial climate.
This is very difficult for pet charities who have look after animals when money is scarce, surviving on donations to keep their animals in good shape.
Here are a few points which could help make looking after a animal on a budget more manageable:
1. Consider every pet expenditure? Do you need that branded animal food or product? It is always a good idea to raise pets up with variety, both dry and wet, as well as different brands and flavours. Watch out for promotions. You can stock up. Think of vouchers, search on the net for some promotions. Buy based on price per pound / Kg, as sometimes, especially with promotions, the smaller pack can be cheaper.
2. Is it possible that you can club together to buy feed and bedding in bulk, reducing the total price and passing on savings to all.
3. Vets bills are unknown but must be considered. If money’s a little tight, you may find a lot of Vets will allow you to spread the cost, and reimburse monthly. If you can, afford it – have or keep pet insurance.
4. Most people can make lifestyle changes! It’s not all about finding ways to keep your animal more economically, see if you can do it for yourself!
5. What about earning some cash? Why not offer to walk other peoples pet? Become a Dog Walker. Good companies will require you do it regularly. Another alternative is to become a pet sitter, though professional businesses such as London Pet Sitter will also require you be a London dog walker.
6. Do not forget your other pets, you may have put your cats in a cattery, what about using a cat sitter? The animal may prefer it and the pet sitters often do other things.
7. Do use external stabling or boarding? Most horses can exist quite happily outside for most of the year, just make sure there’s food, water and shelter available. If this is a suitable option for your horse, it could reduce the cost of stabling significantly.
8. Are you thinking of choosing a pet, certainly think about rescuing an animal from a charity, they have so many pets looking for a home during this crisis.
Enjoy your pet, they are worth the cost.
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