Pet Ownership

• Cost of living has half of Canadian pet owners skipping vet visits: survey

  According to a recent survey, half (50 per cent) of Canadian pet parents have either skipped or declined necessary veterinary care for their pets.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2025
  
• Alberta woman calls for family law changes surrounding pets

  An Alberta woman is calling for changes to the way pets are dealt with under provincial family law, after similar changes in B.C. earlier this year.

  Lifestyle

  Sep 24, 2024
  
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• Inflation dogs Manitoba vets, shelters, pet owners alike

  The costs of food, care and veterinary services are forcing pet owners to make some difficult decisions about their furry companions.

  Canada

  May 1, 2024
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• New pet protection regulations come into effect in Quebec this weekend

  New regulations for pet owners will take effect across the province on February 10. The SPCA says it's been a long time coming and supports the news laws.

  Canada

  Feb 9, 2024
• Manitoba vets ‘spaying it forward’ with annual campaign against pet overpopulation

  In an effort to cut down on unwanted pets in shelters, a half-dozen Manitoba vets will be 'spaying it forward' Wednesday, offering discounted spays and neuters for dogs and cats.

  Lifestyle

  Oct 30, 2023
• Is pet insurance worth it? Experts say ‘it’s all in the details’

  Many pet owners are hesitant about insurance, and for good reason: there are so many companies in Canada offering widely varying policies.

  Money

  Oct 20, 2022
• City looks at removing pit bull legislation amid changes to pet ownership bylaws

  Winnipeg is considering making changes to its bylaws around pet ownership, including the proposed removal of breed-specific legislation that includes a ban on pit bulls.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2021
• Fining feces: St. Albert cracking down on dog poop, irresponsible pet owners

  Starting Monday in St. Albert, people caught not picking up after their pets will be fined $250. People caught without a dog poop bag can be fined $80.

  Crime

  Mar 29, 2019
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• Animals deserve respect, but they are property — not people

  Pets are more like family heirlooms than family members. They have an emotional significance setting them apart from other belongings, but at the end of the day, they are owned entities.

  Commentary

  May 26, 2017
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• Metro Vancouver pet owner demands changes to rental rules

  Pet owners can have a tough time finding a place to rent. But as Nadia Stewart reports, one woman is calling on the province to change things.

  Mar 10, 2016