In a release from the New Brunswick SCPA, it was said that the animal rescue group is already up 149 calls from this point a year ago.
RELATED - New Brunswick animal shelters are reaching full capacity. The New Brunswick SPCA says the numbers of animals abandoned in homes has doubled compared to last year. Suzanne Lapointe has more. – Dec 7, 2023The New Brunswick SPCA is reporting a rising number of animal neglect and cruelty cases throughout the province, with 2024 looking like another record-breaking year for animal rescues.
“To date, we are up 149 calls from this point last year, which means 2024 is on track to be even busier,” says Porter in the release. “The last three or four years have put significant pressure on pet owners. They are trying to cope with being able to afford housing, groceries and childcare. Sometimes, animals are not the top priority, and they are not being looked after properly.”New Brunswick residents acquired more pets, particularly dogs, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the release explains.
Last year, the organization received 365 reports of abandoned pets left in New Brunswick homes, apartments or outside, says the release, which is more than double the 141 calls received in 2022.
He later emphasized in his statement that the NBSPCA is a provincially mandated enforcement unit and people who willfully neglect or abuse their pets will face charges.According to the release, in 2023 the NBSPCA brought 600 domestic pets to local animal shelters for rehabilitation and eventual rehoming and 53 pets were successfully reunited with their families.
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