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Not only is pet inflation a burden for animal owners, but also local organizations tasked with providing a safety net for pets in need. Pet food donations are at an all-time low in Tucson and nationwide, according to Cody's Friends a southern Arizona non-profit.
Adopted a pet to keep them company while they were stuck at home. but unfortunately it's proving very costly to take care of a pet inflation on pet food has increased faster than inflation on human food. pet food up 15% in february from a year ago, pet supplies up 11% and vet services. is also up about 10.5% so pet owners they're having to make some difficult tradeoffs. they're buying fewer toys for their pets , switching from natural and organic foods to just kind of basic foods and, in some cases, even returning their pets to the shelter if they can't afford them. economic indicator. it real...