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/

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.