Expert Comment on the abandonment of lockdown dogs - Joe Inglis

New stats out today reveal that more people are trying to give up their lockdown dogs – with The Dogs Trust seeing a 35% rise in calls related to giving up dogs in the last few weeks*. Below Dr Joe Inglis, Media Vet and Founder of VetChef.com  provides expert comments and advice to those worried about not being able to cope with owning a dog now they’re returning to the office.

Vet Joe Inglis, Founder of VetChef.com says: “The Dogs Trust stats revealed today are alarming but sadly unsurprising. There was an enormous rise in dog ownership during the pandemic and now that we are starting to return to our normal work routines, some people have found it hard to continue to prioritise the care of their new canine companions. However, there are ways around it without giving up your pet - speak to your employer about the options of bringing your dog to work with you, seek out a support network who might be able to help care for your dog while you’re out at work, or find a quality doggy day care service to take advantage of. And work from home as much as you are able and try to avoid leaving your dog alone for long periods of time which can increase the risks of separation anxiety.  It’s not an easy situation to be in but there are ways around it without leaving more dogs homeless."

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