Pet owners struggling as costs of caring for animals rise
New Zealanders are forgoing their own essentials to afford rising pet care expenses.
Pet ownership is becoming increasingly expensive for New Zealand households. Many pet owners say they are sacrificing their own needs to keep up with the growing costs of caring for their animals.
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Households with pets hit harder by inflation amid rising costs
Many New Zealanders say they are going without themselves to provide for their pets as the cost of keeping a pet continues to rise.