Instead of going out and buying a pet why not go to the RSPCA and give an abandoned pet a new home and all they ask is for a donation.
They have homes all over the UK and if you log onto www.rspca.org.uk it will show you where your nearest home is and contact details on how to contact them.
If you have spare time on your hands why not Volunteer to help in one of the homes and give something back to them.
Let me know if you have ever taken in a pet from RSPCA and what your experience was like and how easy it was.
