Animal charities and sussex vets have noticed that the Credit crunch is now taking our tolls to on our fluffy friends.

Animal shelters are reporting a disturbing rise in the amount of animals, in particular dogs and cats, that are being dropped off into their clinics. During this time of economic crises, where buisnesses are collapsing and going under left, right and centre and making people redundant, our animal companions seem to be hit as well, as owners just can continue to cope with thier own bills of rent and then their pets food, veternary and insurance bills. The loving family pets are being left at animal shelters or left in the middle of no-where to look after themselves.

So why has this happened to Fluffy and fido? Some families got a pet last xmas, only for their job situation to change suddenly. Meaning that the families new addition is the first one out the door before the kids can become too attached. Some people are being forced out of their homes into smaller places which dont allow pets to be kept.

Can the animal hospitals cope with this sudden influx of casualties?

Most animal charities are now close to being full, only able to take in emergency cases. All charities in general are getting less donations as some people consider themselves a charity, trying to save for the harsh times at the moment.

Though on the upside for our furry pals, January saw some charities reporting that January saw a rise in the number of people ADOPTING from animal shelters, but most shelters are still seeing more animals coming in then going out to a loving home.