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The Montreal SPCA Says Families Are Being Forced To Abandon Their Pets Due To Inflation

Inflation is still very much on the rise, and Canadians are starting to resort to unfortunate measures in order to save money, including abandoning their pets. The Montreal SPCA took to its social media on April 15 to shed light on the recurring issue, saying that inflation is "destroying families."

"Every day, our staff sees families forced to abandon their animal companions. Financial concerns are the reason people give for abandonment," the Montreal SPCA wrote.

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The Montreal SPCA Is Looking For A Forever Family For A Blind Pony

The Montreal SPCA is on the lookout for a forever family for a beautiful pony named, wait for it…Pickle! The animal welfare organization held a free adoption day earlier this month during which over 100 animals including dogs, cats, bunnies and even ferrets were re-homed — and now it’s Pickle’s turn.

The SPCA shared a few pics of the dashing 16-year-old pony and there's no denying that Pickle was serving nothing but lewks with his neat mane and stunning brown coat.

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The Montreal SPCA Is Hiring For Various Positions With Some Pretty Impressive Benefits

On April 29, 2022, the Montreal SPCA announced on its social media pages that they are currently recruiting a dozen employees to fill various positions as the animal charity organization enters its high season.

Considering many pet owners, unfortunately, abandon their pets come summertime, the SPCA needs "more hands on deck" to help with the increase in animals throughout its shelters.

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The Montreal SPCA Launched A Petition To Make It Illegal For Landlords To Ban Your Pets

It’s a doggone travesty — Montrealers are discarding their cats and dogs at shelters because there's not enough pet-friendly housing, according to the SPCA.

"It's a problem every year," said Sophie Gaillard, director of animal advocacy and legal affairs at the Montreal SPCA. "Near moving season, we're flooded with calls from people that are not able to find housing that allows them to keep their animals. They're basically asking for help."

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The Montreal SPCA Says It Rescued Two Horses That Were Locked Indoors For Years

When it comes to animal safety and well-being, the Montreal SPCA knows exactly what they're doing. The SPCA Investigations Division recently rescued two horses who were sequestered for several years in the outskirts of Montreal.

In an Instagram post shared to the SPCA page, the Investigations Division had received a recent report regarding two horses outside the Montreal region who had "been locked in their stalls for several years," the SPCA wrote.

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A Rescue Group Says 3 Cats Were Found Dumped In A Garbage Bin Outside Montreal

This article contains graphic content that might not be suitable for some readers.

Rescue group Chatopia reported Wednesday that it had rescued three cats from a garbage bin in the Montreal area. The three animals were crammed into a single carrier.

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