Cost of living: Animal charity struggling over rising prices

An animal charity in Lancashire is feeling the strain as a rise in the cost of living is leaving them struggling to care for the animals.

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary in Holmeswood, Ormskirk, said it was "overwhelmed" by the number of cats being dropped off, which is also linked to the Covid pandemic.

Vickie McDerby, from the charity, said: "The situation really has started to implode.

"People are giving up their pets and donations are down 70%, and on top of that the demand for our services is astronomical."

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