Nigerian man abandons dog at shelter

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Nigerians abandon their pets due to cost-of-living crisis

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Nigeria has been hit by high inflation since President Bola Tinubu came to power two years ago .

The inflation rate surged from 22% in May 2023 to 35% in December 2024 , a 28-year high.

Prices for pet food and veterinary care have jumped by more 100% as some things, especially medication, are imported - and the local currency has plummeted against the dollar.

Animal rights activists and animal shelters say they are seeing an unprecedented numbers of abandoned animals.

St Mark's Animal Rescue Foundation caring for more than 60 dogs at the moment.

Dog-meat is considered a delicacy in some parts of southern Nigeria .

Dr Afua Afua uses the profit from his veterinary practice to fund his shelter.

Mistura Ibrahim has made it her mission to help cats after saving two who were about to be stoned.

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