Adoption

• London, Ont. humane society battles max shelter capacity amid fundraising for new project

  As fundraising efforts continue toward building a new animal shelter, the Humane Society of London and Middlesex (HSLM) says they are constantly full, a 'daunting task' for staff.

  Canada

  Jun 29
  
• Montreal family calling on Quebec to ease international adoptions

  A Montreal family has launched an online petition at the national assembly, calling on the Quebec government to allow for adoptions from the United States.

  Canada

  Jun 5
  
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• Kingston Humane Society limits services to deal with overcrowding issues

  The Kingston Humane Society has a capacity for 144 cats and dogs. The shelter says it has had at least 230 animals in their care for 20 months, and hopes a brief closure will help.

  Canada

  May 29
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• Winnipeg’s Most Unwanted Dog: Animal Services takes new approach to adoption during influx of dogs

  'We do everything we can to save as many dogs as possible.'

  Canada

  Jan 26
• Kingston Animal Rescue sees more than 1,000% increase in rabbit surrenders

  Kingston Animal Rescue is dealing with a surprising amount of 'pet regret' after seeing a 1,116 per cent increase in rabbit returns over previous years.

  Canada

  Jan 10
• ‘Love bug’ deaf and blind pooch settles into temporary BCSPCA digs, awaits new family

  Despite health issues, Clifford is a sweet 'love bug' who loves attention and getting treats. A guardian with a warm home and an understanding of special needs would be his dream.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2022
• Kingston, Ont. humane society campaign aims to get senior cats adopted

  The Kingston humane society launches a campaign making it easier to adopt older cats. Humane Society is dealing with record numbers of animals being turned in to the shelter.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2022
• World Adoption Day: Okanagan woman recalls being called mom by adopted child

  "I think it's a miracle how I took her right before (the war) started and now she has an amazing life. A lot of kids died over there ... her grandparents sit in a bomb shelter."

  Canada

  Nov 9, 2022
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• Brockville SPCA receives 2 of 25 dogs from United States

  The dogs arrived July 6 from North Carolina and are among the more than 150 dogs who were rescued from the U.S., where shelter space is sparse. 

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2022
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• Quebec unveils mandatory training program for parents planning international adoption

  A new program by the Quebec health ministry, aiming to inform and prepare would-be adoptive parents embarking on the international adoption process, will become mandatory in 2023.

  Canada

  May 30, 2022