Pandemic Pets
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Ontario shelter needs help after taking in 23 cats in 1 dayThe sudden addition of 23 new feline friends only exacerbates the need for help, a Barrie animal shelter already at capacity says.CanadaJul 31, 2023
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BC SPCA experiencing influx of unwanted puppies, including pandemic petsThe 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.CanadaApr 5, 2023
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Kingston Animal Rescue sees more than 1,000% increase in rabbit surrendersKingston 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.CanadaJan 10, 2023
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More ‘pandemic pets’ are ending up in shelters. Is there a fix? Experts weigh inExperts say more education, empathy and experience is needed when adopting animals as more and more end up in Canada's shelters after the pandemic.CanadaJul 24, 2022
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Edmonton Humane Society reopens after 2-year COVID closure of in-person servicesThe 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.FeaturesMay 20, 2022
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Lethbridge Animal Shelter seeing more surrenders, fewer adoptionsBeginning late last year, officials say animals started coming in at a higher rate. Since February, the shelter has been operating at overcapacity.FeaturesMay 5, 2022
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Kingston Humane Society overwhelmed with animals after pandemic pet crazeThe 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.CanadaOct 19, 2021
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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."FeaturesSep 23, 2021
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Pandemic pets a lifesaver to many Canadians during COVID-19 isolationThe 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.FeaturesSep 14, 2021
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Pet food shortages on the rise as supply chains stressed by COVID-19Supply constraints are taking pet owners by surprise, and there are many more owners since the pandemic began.CanadaJul 29, 2021
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