Inflation in the UK has caused the cost of living for ordinary people to rise exponentially. Reports indicate that people are facing its consequences in various ways. Yasem Kaptan, 46, from North London, is starving and feeding her six cats. They eat only one day a week. Yasem Kaptan says she has to starve to feed her six cats.
When cats were babies, their food costs were affordable. But now it is not possible. Abandoning the cats was something he couldn’t even contemplate. The only solution is to avoid his food and make sure the cats have it. For that, he eats only once a week and drinks peppermint tea the rest of the days. Their body weight decreased from 89 kg to 57 kg. One meal a week usually consists of vegetables and a salad. Yasem Kaptan’s partner has multiple sclerosis and is receiving a carer’s allowance. But unfortunately all the money is spent on cat food, biscuits and milk. She can’t even pay her phone bill.
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The cats were adopted when Kaptan was working in a private firm. Back then he could easily take care of himself, his cats and other expenses. In 2022, she was diagnosed with osteoporosis and was forced to quit her job. With that, things went off the rails. Even in this condition they are trying to remain extremely careful, but health problems due to lack of food are bothering them.
The cost of living in the UK in general is rising. According to the RSPCA, there will be a 24% increase in the number of abandoned pets in 2022 alone. Through Kaptan’s story, the world knows the difficulties faced by many people who struggle to make ends meet and care for their pets. Despite all the hardships, Kaptan and thousands of people like Kaptan are hopeful that things will improve.
The effects of inflation are taking a toll on the UK economy. Workers, employees, including doctors and teachers are on strike for salary hike. Everyone’s question is how to live.
