Pet owners could become famine relief donors - by Rick Morren

While there are 925 million people in the world who go to bed without food tonight (1 out of 7 of the world population) the pet food industry and related supply and services in Europe had a combined annual turnover of about €24 billion (US$32.8 billion). In the US this figure is € 66 billion (US $ 93.6 billion)

To make matters worse, world wide 13% of dogs and 21% of cats are considered obese or overweight by their veterinarian.

A suggestion would be to automatically charge pet owners an additional 6% famine relief tax on the pet food they purchase to benefit famine relief programs around the world. Based on the present  combined pet food industry turnover in Europe and the US this could net approximately € 5.4 billion (US 7.56 billion) per year for famine relief programs.

Bottom-line, don't get rid of your pet, but also think about and give to those who can't live the life of luxury and comfort your pet does.