1. In France, the rising cost of living is forcing the most vulnerable to abandon their pets!
Inflation is ravaging the purchasing power of the French. Nearly 9 million people are currently living below the poverty line! Kibble, once affordable, has become a luxury item for many.
Some pet owners face a heartbreaking choice: feed themselves or feed their animals. Others, unable to make ends meet, have no other option but to part with their loyal companions...
For these animals, abandonment causes immense emotional distress! Deprived of their home and familiar surroundings, they find themselves on the streets or in overcrowded shelters, surrounded by other equally disoriented animals. So many broken destinies, so many sacrificed pets, victims of a crisis they cannot understand...
2. Increase in pet abandonment: shelters are sounding the alarm!
Nearly 200,000 pets are abandoned in France each year. This phenomenon continues to grow and is no longer limited to the summer season, as highlighted by Axelle, a volunteer at the Arbois shelter: "It’s no longer just during summer. There’s no longer a specific period. We get about ten calls every day, all year round, for pet abandonments. Our logbook is overflowing [...]"
The situation is clear: economic reasons are now the leading cause of pet abandonment, surpassing all other motives. Overwhelmed, shelters are struggling to keep up with the constant influx of animals. In some regions, shelters have even had to introduce waiting lists for pet surrenders!
And while the economic crisis is driving a rise in pet abandonments, it is also causing a significant drop in adoptions... A volatile mix that leaves thousands of shelters and animals in dire straits.
3. The cost of pet ownership is skyrocketing
Between food, veterinary care, grooming, and insurance, the annual budget for a pet is becoming a heavier burden on French households.
While owning a hamster may cost around 300 euros over its entire lifetime, the expenses for a cat or dog average 10,000 euros! This doesn’t even include unexpected medical care or accidents.
Food is the primary expense, with an average annual budget of 643 euros, which is 201 euros more than in 2020. These costs have become unattainable for many people...
4. By helping struggling pet owners get kibble, we can protect both animals and shelters
In recent months, many concerned people have reached out to us, asking for help for pet owners in financial difficulty. Faced with this growing distress, we decided to take action.
With this kibble drive, our goal is to provide support, however modest, to animals and their struggling owners. Each contribution will bring relief to those fighting to keep their pets by their side...
6. Our guarantees
- The kibble will be delivered to a food bank and reserved for needy individuals (means-tested).
- We will publish delivery photos.
- If the kibble is not distributed within 30 days, all purchases made on this campaign will be refunded.
7. Previous campaigns' results
- September 25, 2024:
- 1,560 kilos of dog kibble delivered to the association "Croquettes Solidaires & Cie". The mission of Croquettes Solidaires is to help underprivileged people meet the needs of their pets.
- April 23, 2024:
- 1,000 kilos of cat kibble delivered to the association "La Cantine des Patounes". Their mission is to help isolated people feed their pets.
- February 8, 2024:
- 1,000 kilos of cat kibble delivered to the association "Quatre Pattes au Coeur". This association provides assistance to pet owners in difficulty.
- November 11, 2023:
- 1,000 kilos of cat kibble delivered to the association "Resto des Zanimos". The objective of Resto des Zanimos is to provide food and care to the pets of people in need.
7. Sources
« La pauvreté en hausse », Inégalités 17/07/2024. Disponible sur https://www.inegalites.fr/evolution_pauvrete_annuelle
« Inflation : nos très chers animaux de compagnie pèsent de plus en plus dans notre budget », France Info 01/04/2024. Available on : https://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/bourgogne-franche-comte/saone-et-loire/inflation-nos-tres-chers-animaux-de-compagnie-pesent-de-plus-en-plus-dans-notre-budget-2943072.html.
« Un animal de compagnie : combien ça coûte sur toute une vie ? », Les Echos Start 09/02/2024. Available on : https://start.lesechos.fr/au-quotidien/budget-conso/un-animal-de-compagnie-combien-ca-coute-sur-toute-une-vie-2075199
« Quel budget prévoir avant d’adopter un animal de compagnie? », Boursorama 16/04/2024. Available on: https://www.boursorama.com/conso/actualites/quel-budget-prevoir-avant-d-adopter-un-animal-de-compagnie
This campaign succeeded, it has been delivered on the 25/10/2024, the association will send us the delivery pictures soon.
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