The Montreal SPCA says there has been an 'exponential' increase in animal abandonments, and is calling upon animal lovers to donate or adopt.
The SPCA is reporting a sharp rise in animal abandonments this year compared with last year, and dogs are being left behind more than any other pet.
With the July 1 moving day approaching, there is growing concern about how much worse the situation will get.Massé says there has been a 21 per cent increase in animal abandonments in the first four months of 2024 compared with the same period last year. There was a similar increase in 2023 compared with 2022.According to the SPCA, the problem is worst among dogs, which have been surrendered 35 per cent more than last year.
“We need people to take care of them, we need workers. We also need vet care. These resources are really expensive,” Massé said. One of their new hires was animal attendant Lyndsey Kirwan, who was caring for a dog named Pato while Global News was visiting.She explained that a dog lover brought him back to Canada from Mexico, but then had to give him up when moving to a new home that didn’t allow multiple dogs.“He deserves the best family ever, someone that’s going to give him lots of love,” Kirwan said while petting the dog.
“A lot of people adopted during the pandemic, and now they’re not willing to adopt a second animal because it comes with cost as well,” Massé said.With moving day just over a week away, the SPCA is hoping generous Montreal animal lovers reach out to help them.St. Paul’s byelection mirrors choice for voters in next federal vote: Trudeau
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