Animal Shelters

• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• Okanagan’s Animal Food Bank continues support for Ukrainian pets

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

  Lifestyle

  Apr 4, 2022
• 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
• Nova Scotia SPCA launches ‘life-saving’ transport program to bring in pets from U.S.

  The first group of 14 pooches arrived from Louisiana on Thursday.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2021
• Quebec animal hospitals, shelters to remain open after being declared an essential service

  "We will continue to provide the essential services to animals in need."

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2020
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• Pet adoptions on hold across Canada as animal shelters struggle to cope with COVID-19

  Adoptions are on hold and pet shelters across the country are scrambling to make ends meet to take care of their animals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Mar 19, 2020
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• City of Hamilton urging residents to leave wildlife alone

  In a release, the city's animal services department said on Friday that it is concerned about wild animals being unnecessarily brought to shelters.

  Environment

  Jun 7, 2019