The Nova Scotia SPCA is pleading for assistance from communities across the province to either adopt or donate as it suffers higher than normal intake levels and capacity issues.
A recent internal survey found the Nova Scotia network of SPCA branches has been forced to wait list more than 1,000 cats who are not able to be accommodated at this time. This number is up nearly 25% from the same time last year.
As the Nova Scotia SPCA is a no-kill organization, adoption, fostering and monetary donations are primary means of dealing with over-capacity issues. In response, shelters across the province are offering discounts on adoption fees and the Provincial Animal Shelter has many cats up for adoption that have had their fees waived completely.
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25 August 2013
07 August 2013
Edmonton Humane places suspension on surrendered pets
The Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) is turning away animals being surrendered by their owners due to capacity and staffing shortages.
Last week, EHS CEO Stephanie McDonald told CTV News the shelter is full, "We have no way to accept any other animals from within our community."
Officials said it is not uncommon for intake numbers to increase over the summer months but this is the first time in the organization's 106-year history it has been forced to say no to pet surrenders. The Society reported 644 animals housed in its north side facility as of late July.
Although no surrendered pets will be accepted while the suspension is in place, the society says it has kept a small amount of room to continue admitting homeless and abused pets.
Last week, EHS CEO Stephanie McDonald told CTV News the shelter is full, "We have no way to accept any other animals from within our community."
Officials said it is not uncommon for intake numbers to increase over the summer months but this is the first time in the organization's 106-year history it has been forced to say no to pet surrenders. The Society reported 644 animals housed in its north side facility as of late July.
Although no surrendered pets will be accepted while the suspension is in place, the society says it has kept a small amount of room to continue admitting homeless and abused pets.
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