Pandemic Pets

• Ontario shelter needs help after taking in 23 cats in 1 day

  The sudden addition of 23 new feline friends only exacerbates the need for help, a Barrie animal shelter already at capacity says.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2023
  
• BC SPCA experiencing influx of unwanted puppies, including pandemic pets

  The BC SPCA said 350 puppies have come into its care this year, compared to 200 at the same time in 2022. Seventeen of the new additions have come from a single Surrey breeder.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2023
  
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• 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, 2023
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• 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
• Edmonton Humane Society reopens after 2-year COVID closure of in-person services

  The Edmonton Human Society closed the facility to the general public in March 2020. It has been operating on a by-appointment-only basis ever since.

  Features

  May 20, 2022
• Lethbridge Animal Shelter seeing more surrenders, fewer adoptions

  Beginning late last year, officials say animals started coming in at a higher rate. Since February, the shelter has been operating at overcapacity.

  Features

  May 5, 2022
• Kingston Humane Society overwhelmed with animals after pandemic pet craze

  The humane society says it's caring for a record number of animals following the pandemic pet craze. Now, they're asking for help through adoptions, fostering or donations.

  Canada

  Oct 19, 2021
• Calgary seniors bring pets to free vet clinic: ‘the demand is so high’

  An Alberta vet is donating her services to seniors because "pets are an integral part of this pandemic, providing emotional support for seniors who are low-income."

  Features

  Sep 23, 2021
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• Pandemic pets a lifesaver to many Canadians during COVID-19 isolation

  The Ontario SPCA says nearly three in 10 Canadians adopted a pet during the pandemic. The group is urging pet parents to set a consistent routine if heading back to worksites.

  Features

  Sep 14, 2021
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• Pet food shortages on the rise as supply chains stressed by COVID-19

  Supply constraints are taking pet owners by surprise, and there are many more owners since the pandemic began.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2021