According to the Ontario SPCA, the organization has transported nearly 230 animals from Northern regions to other centres in Ontario.
One of the reasons for the rise in surrenders is the economic hardship many are facing today.
“Things like inflation, cost of living, rising costs of veterinary care and even housing insecurity,” explains Bluhm. “We’re also seeing veterinary care shortages so people simply can’t find veterinarians (so) there’s unplanned litters as well.”
