Around a hundred cats, around twenty dogs and just as many rabbits and small animals such as guinea pigs, mice and fish are waiting for a new home and a second chance. To help these little furry and feathered pets find a home quickly, the SPCA is covering adoption costs this Monday, October 9th only.
The SPCA hopes to help families who can then invest the money saved from adoption into caring for their new companion.
The number of abandoned pets is at a record level this year. In Montreal alone, 1,200 pets are abandoned every month.
Laurence Massé, deputy general manager of the SPCA-Montreal, says inflation has hit adoptive families hard. “The Montreal SPCA has a lot of demolitions for economic reasons,” she laments, although the main reason remains touching.
While veterinary costs are not too expensive, with inflation it is extremely difficult to provide a safety buffer for medical unforeseen events as a pet care professional, she adds, highlighting the roughly 25% increase in the price of pet food. The Montreal SPCA even set up a food bank to curb food abandonment.
The adoption process remains the same this Thanksgiving Monday. Adoption counselors speak with interested families to ensure they can meet the needs of the animal they want, or if necessary, offer them an animal that is a better fit for their lifestyle.
All animals were previously examined by a veterinarian. Dogs and cats are sterilized, microchipped and have received treatment against parasites, an initial basic vaccination and, for dogs, against rabies. The rabbits were also sterilized.
How do you give a second chance?
You can stop by the venue at 5215 Rue Jean-Talon Ouest in Montreal, very close to the Namur subway station, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
It is important to bring identification and a transport cage or plan to purchase a cage (except for dogs) from the shelter store.
In addition, when adopting a dog, a second visit may be required and a deposit may be required, which will be refunded upon completion of dog training.