Live webchat - abandoned animals
THOUSANDS of pets are being put down or abandoned by their owners because of the recession.
And it is putting extra pressure on Llys Nini RSPCA Centre in Penllergaer which is having to take in and care for some of the credit crunch casualties.
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You can read a special two-page report on the issue in Tuesday's South Wales Evening Post.
And below you can see what happened when Llys Nini deputy manager Laura Simpson joined us for a webchat on the subject today.











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by SARAH, morriston
Wednesday, April 22 2009, 7:20PM
“Llys Nini do a marvellous job, and any responsible pet owner would gladly pay these fees, without the RSPCA and DOGS TRUST these animals would be thrown out and left to fend for themselves. Well done RSPCA and anyone else who is prepared to take in animals”
by Sally Hyman, Llys Nini Animal Centre
Tuesday, April 21 2009, 8:12PM
“Adoption Fees.
As already stated the adoption fee charged at Llys Nini does not cover the actual cost of medicating, neutering, vaccinating, microchipping, feeding and caring for the animals.
Most of the animals that come into Llys Nini come in via the RSPCA Inspectors. They have often been abused or neglected which means they often need vet care and recovery time.
Unfortunately this all takes money. The adoption fee goes a little way to pay for this care. The rest of the money is raised by hard working local volunteers.
We would be very grateful for help in fund-raising. RSPCA week starts 27th April. Any little thing done at home or in work to raise funds would be a huge help to keep the Animal Centre open for another year.
A big thanks to all the people who give regularly to keep Llys Nini open to rescue these animals in need.”
by Idris, Pontardawe rd. Clydach
Tuesday, April 21 2009, 6:29PM
“What an absurded waste of time and money, Why don't they just give out one potatoe sack and a brick with each pet sold so the owners can put both the brick and animal in the bag, tie it tight and drop it in the Tawe. Problem solved.”
by Steve, Mayals, Swansea
Tuesday, April 21 2009, 3:59PM
“We have become a selfish and sad nation.”
by James, Swansea
Tuesday, April 21 2009, 2:27PM
“Perhaps we should just get rid of 'Pet Hates' and not pets themselves.”