Heartbreak as cash-strapped Nigerians abandon their pets

In Lagos, Nigeria, rising living costs due to inflation have forced many cash-strapped individuals like Preye Maxwell to abandon their pets. Pet owners are struggling to afford basic necessities like food and veterinary care, leading to a surge in abandoned animals at shelters. Animal rights activists and shelters are overwhelmed by the increasing number of abandoned pets as people face financial hardships in the challenging economic climate.