Every year, a countless number of dogs and cats are abandoned after being purchased or adopted irresponsibly during Christmas time. Becoming aware that having a dog or a cat is not a joke but a lifetime commitment, many owners will decide to deliberately surrender their pets to animal shelters or even worse dumped them on the streets putting animals’ lives at risk.

Many abandoned dogs and cats will stay in a shelter for years, while others will spend their entire lives inside the same box without ever finding a forever family. They will never experience the feeling of staying relaxed in a warm house surrounded by love and cuddles, they will never experience the feeling of taking a stroll in a park, or the feeling of running free sniffing new odours in new places.

However, the fate of abandoned pets dumped on the streets may be even worse. Afraid and in constant fear, stray animals will wander lost struggling to survive. They will be hungry, thirsty and forced to face extreme weather conditions without often finding a safe place where to hide and rest. They will likely get injured, sick and easily exposed to different diseases if they do not receive veterinary care and treatments.

Life is hard for homeless animals!

This Christmas make them a gift. Support our campaign “Happy Meal Xmas” and help us donate these four paws a daily meal.