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Lucky, a three-legged rescue cat adopted by Ms Champion

The high cost of some pet drugs is a challenge for owners of animals such as Daisy, an 11-year-old bulldog, in Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National

Toby is a golden retriever taken in by Claire Champion and her family

Ms Champion with the dogs she has adopted: schnauzer cross Reggie, golden retriever Toby and Daisy the bulldog. 'The vet bills are difficult to deal with,' she says

Reggie enjoys a scratch from Ms Champion

Pippin, one of two rescue cats Ms Champion cares for. Some pet owners are saving money by treating their animals with cheaper human drugs

Lucky, a three-legged rescue cat adopted by Ms Champion

The high cost of some pet drugs is a challenge for owners of animals such as Daisy, an 11-year-old bulldog, in Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National

Toby is a golden retriever taken in by Claire Champion and her family

Ms Champion with the dogs she has adopted: schnauzer cross Reggie, golden retriever Toby and Daisy the bulldog. 'The vet bills are difficult to deal with,' she says

Reggie enjoys a scratch from Ms Champion

Pippin, one of two rescue cats Ms Champion cares for. Some pet owners are saving money by treating their animals with cheaper human drugs

Lucky, a three-legged rescue cat adopted by Ms Champion

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