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The Montreal SPCA is offering free and reduced adoption fees this week

The Montreal SPCA is currently offering free and reduced adoption fees for various animals at its facilities on rue Jean-Talon O.

For those who have been looking to expand their family with a furry friend, you can opt to adopt from the Montreal SPCA from June 5 to 9 to help the animal welfare organization clear up space before moving season.

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The Montreal SPCA is seeking forever families for these 17 adorable doggos (PHOTOS)

The Montreal SPCA currently has 17 dogs up for adoption at its rescue facility in Montreal's Triangle borough, located steps away from Metro Namur.

The dogs up for adoption range in breed, age and comfort level, but there's one thing they have in common… they're all looking for their forever home.

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A Quebec Law Banning Cosmetic Surgeries For Pets Is Coming Into Effect

In a move that has tails wagging and pet ears perking up across Quebec, a law banning elective surgery for pets is coming into effect this month.

As of February 10, practices like tail docking, ear cropping, canine devocalization, and the controversial method of feline declawing will no longer be allowed in the province. It will also be illegal for pet owners to travel outside of Quebec to seek those procedures.

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Montrealers Who Adopt A Senior Dog Can Get A Year Of Free Dog Treats

In a tail-wagging twist on pet adoption, Montreal-based company Healthybud has unleashed an irresistible offer: a year's supply of free dog treats to anyone adopting a senior dog this month.

The heartwarming initiative aligns with November's "National Adopt A Senior Pet Month" and comes at a crucial time when inflation is leading to an unprecedented number of abandoned pets, pushing shelters in Canada to their limits.

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The Montreal SPCA Is Waiving Pet Adoption Fees For One Day This Month

If you've been contemplating pet adoption, the Montreal SPCA is making it a bit easier this month. On October 9, the shelter will be waiving all adoption fees for the entire day.

Right now, the SPCA is housing over 100 cats, around 20 dogs, and a number of rabbits and other small animals — all awaiting their forever homes. The shelter hit maximum capacity after a significant influx of animals, with a monthly average intake of 1,212 abandoned pets since the start of 2023.

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The Montreal SPCA Is Hosting A Pay-What-You-Can Adoption Day This Month

If you’ve been wanting a furry friend, now just might be the perfect time to welcome a new pet to the family. The Montreal SPCA is hosting a pay-what-you-can adoption event dubbed "Donate For Your Mate" day. Prospective adoptive animal parents can contribute as much or as little as they’re able.

With loads of animals up for adoption, including dogs, rabbits, birds and many other small animals, the Montreal SPCA is hoping to encourage the public to step up and provide a warm and loving home for its adorable animals, especially as the high season approaches — when the SPCA has an inflated number of animals up for adoption.

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A Massive Warehouse Sale For Your Dog Is Coming To Montreal This Weekend

If you've got the goodest boy or girl ever then this is the perfect chance to spoil them rotten with a new toy, accessory or summer ensemble. Silver Paw is hosting its first warehouse sale of the year and you can score up to 80% off loads of doggo and cat necessities.

The Montreal-based company will be hosting its sale from Friday, May 19, until Sunday, May 21, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Galeries des Sources shopping mall (3237, boul. des Sources).

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The SPCA Is Fighting For The Rights Of For-Food Farm Animals — Here's What They Have To Say

Unlike many countries worldwide, Quebec has no regulations governing the treatment of animals raised for food, according to Montreal's Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). The organization is engaged in a fight for legal changes, arguing that just because animals are being raised for human consumption doesn't mean they don't deserve humane living conditions.

The issue stems "from the system in which [producers] operate," acting director of the Montreal SPCA, Sophie Gaillard, explained in a recent statement.

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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 Rescued 7 Dogs That Were Saved From A Fire & They Need Forever Families

The SPCA posted a heartbreaking message across its socials on April 8, sharing that a total of 30 dogs were saved from a fire that broke out in St-Bernard-de-Lacolle, seven of which have been taken in by the Montreal SPCA and will soon be up for adoption.

According to the SPCA, a residence with 32 dogs caught fire on March 30 and local animal controllers and the home owner's worked together to try and save them all. Sadly, two dogs died in the flames.

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A Montrealer Got One Of The 'Harshest Animal Cruelty Sentences Ever' For Horrific Pet Killings

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A Proposed Quebec Bill Would Make It Illegal For Landlords To Ban Pets

It would be illegal for a Quebec landlord to ban tenants from having pets if a — potential — bill actually passes the National Assembly. Opposition political party Québec solidaire (QS) has committed to introducing a bill to that effect by the end of the current legislative session.

In addition to reducing the number of abandoned animals, QS contends such a bill, if passed, would ease pressure on tenants amid a housing crunch. MNA Manon Massé says "allowing people to keep their pets in their homes is a simple way to take some of the pressure off of tenants as the housing crisis rages on."

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