Not just for Christmas

As the October nights draw in and the clocks are about to go back, we are all becoming very aware that Christmas is just around the corner. Every year, all sorts of animals big and small are purchased by well-meaning people to give as Christmas presents. It’s hard to measure the delight on a child’s face when they realise that they have a new puppy to play with at Christmas or the elderly gentleman who now has a loving feline companion to live out his days with.
Unfortunately, every year, families realise they cannot give their pets the time and attention they need, particularly dog owners who do not have the time to take them for long walks on a daily basis. The time comes when families have to make the tough decision to hand them over to new owners. In the depth of the recession, the amount of animals handed over to shelters as people can no longer afford to feed their pets has risen to critical levels and shelters are buckling under the pressure of looking after more pets than they can accommodate. It seems as though this is a trend that will not end any time soon.

Petshop 24-7 advise people to think very carefully about adopting a pet into their family this Christmas. Pets are very loving and rewarding but require your time and your love. Animals have been a major casualty of the recession, with owners finding it hard to pay for vets bills or basic care such as flea prevention or grooming. Despite the recession, we at Petshop 24-7 aim to provide excellent value for money, check out our Facebook page for offers and news on the latest pet care.