Cape Town pets and their owners suffer because of the impact of lockdown
By Shakirah Thebus
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Cape Town - Cape Townâs animal shelters are facing an increase in admissions due to pet abandonment and with unemployment exacerbated by the lockdown, further prompting pet owners to hand over their furry loved ones for better care.
Domestic Animal Rescue Group (DARG) managing director Faustina Gardner said theyâve seen an increase in animals abandoned (both cats and dogs), with the increase more marked over the past few months.
An outreach programme serving the communities of Imizamo Yethu and Hangberg, the shelter in Hout Bay, has struggled as monetary and food donations decline but due to the generosity of its supporters, manages.