HALIFAX, N.S. — The Nova Scotia SPCA is facing a surge in animal surrenders this year, with over 230 pets currently on a wait-list for space in shelters ...
A three-month-old kitten is cared for at the Dartmouth SPCA in June. -Ryan TaplinSaltWire's Atlantic regional weather forecast for September 6, 2023 | SaltWireHALIFAX, N.S. — The Nova Scotia SPCA is facing a surge in animal surrenders this year, with over 230 pets currently on a wait-list for space in shelters across the province.
In the first half of 2023, the number of surrendered animals increased compared to the same period in 2022. Sandra Flemming, the provincial director of animal care for the Nova Scotia SPCA, said limited shelter space requires the organization to prioritize cases. “Surrendering an animal is a very difficult decision for pet owners, and we want to help," Flemming said in a news release."We are asking for pet owners to have patience with us, and access some of our programs."The high cost of living, housing problems and unexpected pet litters are the main factors cited by pet owners when surrendering their animals.
Housing-related reasons cover everything from housing insecurity to rentals that don’t accept pets, and evictions.The SPCA offers assistance programs, including a pet pantry at each of its six shelters in the province that providesf ood and litter to families in need. Another program aimed at preventing unwanted pregnancies offers free spaying services for pets that have had surprise litters.“Now would be the time, if you were thinking of doing so, adopting an animal we currently have in care," she said.
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