A rescue shelter is handling about 75 calls a days from people looking to rehome their pets.
The animal rescue shelter in Irthlingborough said it was full with nearly 800 animals in its care
Nanna , set up in 2004, said that with 800 animals it has been the busiest it has ever been, at a time when it had seen a drop in in its own finances. People were blaming the cost of living, changes in circumstances since the lockdown and pet behaviour problems, while some dog breeders had also contacted the shelter to rehome puppies they could not sell.
"There are genuine people that genuinely need to rehome the animal, but you have others who are using the cost of living [as an excuse].Ms Alderman said rabbits can live for many years and families sometimes under estimated their lifespans when buying them
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