Tomos Lewis

A pet owner says she chooses to feed her cats instead of herself as the cost of living crisis continues. Miari Workman, 50, said she would rather "starve" than give her cats away. The price of pet care has risen by more than 12% in the last year on top of bills and the 18.2% rise in food costs. An animal welfare charity has urged people in need to use their pet food bank. The cost of living crisis has seen more pets being given up as families struggle to afford the cost of food and medication.

A pet owner says she chooses to feed her cats instead of herself as the cost of living crisis continues. Miari Workman, 50, said she would rather "starve" than give her cats away. The price of pet care has risen by more than 12% in the last year on top of bills and the 18.2% rise in food costs. An animal welfare charity has urged people in need to use their pet food bank. The cost of living crisis has seen more pets being given up as families struggle to afford the cost of food and medication.

Media caption, Miari Workman says a charity pet food bank has been a "tremendous support" to her A pet owner says she chooses to feed her cats instead of herself as the cost of living crisis continues. Miari Workman, 50, said she would rather "starve" than give her cats away. The price of pet care has risen by more than 12% in the last year on top of bills and the 18.2% rise in food costs. An animal welfare charity has urged people in need to use their pet food bank.