For a nation of alleged animal lovers we're pretty crap, aren't we?

Trouble is, people are becoming more and more short-sighted and short-term in their outlook. They just don't think that such a lovely, cuddly, little puppy will grow into a food and attention demanding adult dog.

I've heard of several incidents where people have bought pets during lockdown, and have failed to think about what to do with them once life returns to normal: https://www.stratford-herald.com/news/dumped-chickens-who-will-rescue-princess-layer-9148636/