Heartbreak as cash-strapped Nigerians abandon their pets
Summary
In Nigeria, many pet owners are giving up their animals due to high living costs and rising pet care expenses. Inflation has made it difficult for people to afford pet food and veterinary care, leading to an increase in abandoned animals at shelters.Key Facts
- In Lagos, Nigeria, 10 to 12 dogs a month are being surrendered to Dr. Mark Afua's animal shelter.
- Preye Maxwell, an unemployed media strategist, gave up his dog, Hanks, because he could not afford to care for him.
- Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 35% in December 2024, causing higher living costs.
- Inflation has affected the cost of pet care, with prices for pet food and vet care more than doubling.
- Many companies in Nigeria have downsized, increasing unemployment and financial strain.
- Some pet owners simply abandon their dogs on the streets rather than at shelters.
- Jackie Idimogu, an animal rights campaigner, reports that caring for her four dogs now costs more than half her income.
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