Dogs Trust Glasgow launched their pet food bank earlier this year, as people across the city struggled to feed their animals with the ongoing cost of living crisis.
They’ve now thanked locals for their ‘generosity’ with helping dog owners throughout Glasgow during this difficult time. The pet food bank, which has been running since September, is open to any dog owner in the area who may be struggling to meet the cost of food for their dogs.
Referrals are not required, and all food available from Dogs Trust Glasgow has been kindly donated from supporters of the charity. The organisation have also reported a record number of handover enquires from desperate owners forced to make a tough decision, though the food bank has helped some of these issues.
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Sandra Downie, Rehoming Centre Manager at Dogs Trust Glasgow said: “Over the last few months we have received a record number of calls from dog owners who need to hand their pets over to us because they are struggling to care for them as the cost of living continues to rise.
“For most dog owners, being separated from their dog is no different from being separated from a family member, so we want to keep as many dogs and owners together as possible. With so many people seeing an increase in the cost of dog food, the launch of our food bank is one way we are trying to support dog owners through this difficult time.
“Thanks to the generosity of people across Glasgow, we have dog food available for anyone struggling with the cost of feeding their pet.
According to Dogs Trust, around a quarter of those calling the service have cited the cost of living as a reason for needing to hand over their dogs. 84 per cent of owners had seen a rise in the cost of looking after their dog, and three quarters had seen a rise in specifically the cost of dog food.
David Linden, MP for Glasgow East, made a visit to the Dogs Trust food bank and rehoming centre in Uddingston last week to show his support for the new system. After his visit, he said: “As a long-term supporter of Dogs Trust, it saddens me to hear of so many families forced to give up their beloved pets because they cannot afford to meet the costs involved in looking after them.
“I’m really impressed by the work being done here at Dogs Trust Glasgow for dogs and their owners facing an incredibly difficult time. Schemes like the Dogs Trust pet food bank will go a long way to supporting more dogs to stay in loving homes with families who care for them.”
The pet food bank is open between 8am and 4.30pm, seven days a week. You can find out more about the scheme here.
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