Pet Abandonment

• Canadian pet rescues ‘begging for help’ amid high costs of care

  One Alberta rescue agency says pets are being left on their front door as owners struggle to pay for the costs of pet care.

  Money

  Dec 9, 2023
  
• 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
  
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• Parks Canada seeing ‘three-fold increase’ in abandoned pets at Toronto area park

  Parks Canada is calling on people to stop abandoning their pets at a Greater Toronto Area park. The government agency says it has seen a three-fold increase in recent years.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 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
• PuppySwap ad sheds light on pet abandonment

  The Toronto Humane Society is being praised for advertising a subscription service that allows pet owners to swap their unwanted dog for a new puppy.

  Jan 12, 2015