Surviving the credit crunch is difficult enough, but add pets which depend on you for food, a home and medical care, every little bit helps.
It’s a sad fact that many pets are given up or abandoned every week, as animal owners fight to cope with the current economic climate.
This is particularly problematic for cat charities who have look after pets when money is limited, surviving on donations to keep their cats in good health.
Here are a few points which should help make looking after a cat on a tight budget a little easier:
1. Consider every pet cost? Is it a key part of pet care? Do you need that branded cat food or product? It is always a good idea to raise cats up with variety, equally dry and wet, as well as different brands and flavours. Watch out for promotions. You can stock up. Think of vouchers, search on the net for some promotions. Buy based on price per pound / Kg, as sometimes, particularly with promotions, the smaller pack can be cheaper.
2. Wherever possible, cat owners can often club together to buy feed and bedding in bulk, reducing the overall price and passing on savings to all.
3. Veterinary bills are unknown but still have to be considered. If cash is a little stretched, 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 cat insurance.
4. Can you change the way you live? It’s not all about finding ways to keep your pet more economically, what about yourself!
5. Can you earn some money? There is also the possibility of cat sitting, though good businesses such as London Cat Sitting will require you also to do dog walking. Perhaps find a dog walking job Dog Walking as a profession Good companies such as London Dog Walking will require you do it regularly.
6. What about your other cats, you may have put animals in boarding, what about considering a cat sitter? The cat may prefer it and the cat sitters often do other things.
7. Are you thinking of choosing a pet, please think about rescuing a pet from a charity, they have so many animals looking for a home during this crisis.
Enjoy your cat, they are worth every cent.
