
Cost of living starts to bite
One of the questions we are most frequently asked on social media is: “Why are so many dogs being surrendered? Is it the cost of living crisis?” The answer is yes. Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania CEO Mark Wild said anecdotal evidence pointed to an increasing number of people citing financial difficulties as the primary reason for surrendering their dog. “We can see through our in-house reporting that money worries account for more and more people bringing their dogs to us,” Mark said. “It’s distressing for families to have to part with a beloved pet because they are no longer able to adequately care for them.”