Dog re - homing centers in UK at bursting point as people dump their pets . Economic crisis means many owners ca n't afford expense of caring for dogs . Many dogs bought as Christmas gifts end up with animal charities . Charity donations to animal welfare groups also likely to disappear because of crisis .
Dog re-homing centers in UK at bursting point as owners dump their pets . Economic crisis means many owners ca n't afford expense of caring for dogs . Many dogs given as Christmas presents end up with animal charities . Charity donations to animal welfare groups also likely to suffer because of crisis .