Animal Shelters

• Ontario animal shelter ‘bursting at the seams,’ taking care of pets in hallways

  The Georgian Triangle Humane Society reports that pet surrenders have increased by 144 per cent, with the high cost of living the main reason people are struggling.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2025
  
• Animal shelters struggle to keep up with demand as food prices skyrocket for pets

  The Nova Scotia SPCA says that demand in all six locations in the province has increased, but donations remain low and there are calls to to help those in need.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2025
  
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• Unwanted puppy litters leaves Saskatoon pound overflowing by 300 per cent

  The pound is required to take in any surrendered animal even if their facility is full and they are already seeing a 13 per cent increase over 2022.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2023
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• Owner of dog found abandoned with note located by Toronto Humane Society

  The Toronto Humane Society is raising awareness about programs designed to help pet owners overwhelmed by personal and financial struggles.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2023
• Alberta animal rescue puts hold on all its programs: ‘We are just trying to survive’

  Inflation has forced Zoe's Animal Rescue to halt intakes, spays and neuters, and a program that provides affordable veterinary care to low-income families.

  Money

  Nov 9, 2022
• More ‘pandemic pets’ are ending up in shelters. Is there a fix? Experts weigh in

  Experts say more education, empathy and experience is needed when adopting animals as more and more end up in Canada's shelters after the pandemic.

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2022
• Canadian animal shelters facing ‘perfect storm’ as more pets are being surrendered

  It’s no doubt hard for many Canadians to surrender their pets, but there’s numerous issues at play when it comes to the current pressures shelters are experiencing, experts say.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2022
• Niagara animal shelter struggling with capacity as summer adoptions slow

  An executive with Lincoln County Humane Society suggests a decline in prospective pet owners is due to fewer restrictions relating to COVID and locals resuming a normal life.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2022
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• Okanagan’s Animal Food Bank continues support for Ukrainian pets

  "We are working with two organizations on the ground."

  Lifestyle

  Apr 4, 2022
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• Animal intake freeze at D’Arcy’s ARC due to lack of funds

  D'Arcy's ARC animal rescue says it simply cannot take in any more animals as it doesn't have the space or the resources.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2021