Dogs Trust is worried about the growing number of abandoned and stray dogs in the UK. They spoke to CNN and according to their data, the amount of pets without homes jumped up 11 percent in just the past year. There were 107,228 dogs picked up from Britain’s streets.
Dogs Trust is asking their government to strengthen laws so that all pets are microchipped, therefore making it easier for owners to “reunite” with their beloved pets.
Clarissa Baldwin, the chief executive of Dogs Trust, told CNN,
“The latest stray dog survey is very disappointing. Even more tragically is the number of dogs that are being put down, which has gone up from 7,000 to just below 10,000, a very worrying trend.”
The rising number may have to do the financial situation the world is facing. Dogs Trust stated that an average of 12 dogs are found each hour and only five are ever reunited. (CNN)
Please make sure your pet is protected by getting them microchipped.
Image courtesy of Dogs Trust
