Surviving the credit crunch is difficult enough, but when you have animals which rely on you for food, a home and veterinary attention, every little bit helps.
It’s a shame that many animals are given up or abandoned every day, as pet owners fight to cope with today’s financial climate.
This is particularly thorny for animal charities who have look after pets when money is scarce, surviving on donations to keep their pets in good shape.
Here are a few points which should help make looking after a animal on a tight budget a little easier:
1. Consider every pet expenditure? Do you need that specific pet food or product? Easier said than done, bring pets up with variety, both dry and wet, as well as different brands and flavours. Keep an eye on promotions. You can stock up. Think of vouchers, search on the net for some promotions. Buy based on price per pound / Kg, as sometimes, principally with special deals, the smaller pack can be more economical.
2. Wherever possible, pet owners can often club together to buy feed and bedding in bulk, reducing the total price and passing on savings to all.
3. Veterinary bills are an unknown factor but must be considered. If money’s a little difficult, 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. Many people can make lifestyle changes! It’s not all about finding ways to keep your pet more cheaply, what about yourself!
5. Can you earn some money? Perhaps find a dog walking job Dog Walking as a profession Good companies will require you do it regularly. Another alternative is to become a pet sitter, though professional companies such as London Pet Sitter will also require you be a London dog walker.
6. What about 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 contentedly outside for most of the year, just make sure there’s nourishment, water and protection to harsh elements available. Could this be an option for your horse, it should reduce the cost of stabling considerably.
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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