"Are you suggesting that when people fall on hard times they should eat their pets?"
It seems to work in other cultures. Ah, I forgot, Brexit means Brexit, or something. We're not allowed to borrow bits from other cultures anymore  |
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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago
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"Are you suggesting that when people fall on hard times they should eat their pets?
It seems to work in other cultures. Ah, I forgot, Brexit means Brexit, or something. We're not allowed to borrow bits from other cultures anymore "
Not you again... |
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over a year ago
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"Just when you thought you had heard it all..
Food Banks for pets..
You could not make this up..
What next Peoples?.
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I used to work in a homeless community centre and one of the things we got asked for most was dog food. We gave food, clothing and toiletries away for free but the amount of people who came in and the first thing they asked for was dog food surprised me |
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By *ayHaychMan
over a year ago
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Once upon a time I would be cynical however I have learnt over the past few years, due to my work, just how important pets are to people. Sometimes closer to people than their family and friends. Sometimes pets are the only thing keeping people from ending their life. |
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It's sad but as some already mentioned, there are people struggling to feed and look after their pets as let's face it it's not just food but other expenses too. I support local animal charities and know about the issues they are faced with. I also have and have done for long time given to so called pet food banks. Some operate even within vet surgeries where people can leave food and other stuff for animals. I know that if I ever had to choose, I would rather feed my dog than myself. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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The cost of pet food has risen quite a bit too. 2 years ago I was buying 2 x 24 cans of cat food for £22 on offer at Pets at home. Now I am paying £30 for it.
It doesn't surprise me at all that Pet food banks are appearing..
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It's sad but as some already mentioned, there are people struggling to feed and look after their pets as let's face it it's not just food but other expenses too. I support local animal charities and know about the issues they are faced with. I also have and have done for long time given to so called pet food banks. Some operate even within vet surgeries where people can leave food and other stuff for animals. I know that if I ever had to choose, I would rather feed my dog than myself. "
I am with you on that. I would rather go without myself, than not feed my pets. Some people however can't do that, because they can't afford food for themselves either.
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"It's sad but as some already mentioned, there are people struggling to feed and look after their pets as let's face it it's not just food but other expenses too. I support local animal charities and know about the issues they are faced with. I also have and have done for long time given to so called pet food banks. Some operate even within vet surgeries where people can leave food and other stuff for animals. I know that if I ever had to choose, I would rather feed my dog than myself.
I am with you on that. I would rather go without myself, than not feed my pets. Some people however can't do that, because they can't afford food for themselves either.
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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago
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"I often stick pet food in the trolley thing at Tesco’s
You shop in Tesco Nora.. ?
Tom thought you were a Waitrose girl... 
Nope. Tesco’s and M&S for me Tom. I can’t resist a posh dog "
Well M&S is posh...to be fair
Tom is a Lidl man
Short in stature ..  |
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