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.
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 the U.S. and Canada to their limits.
Hundreds of people lined up to nab a furry friend for free at the Montreal SPCA on Monday as adoption fees that can go up to $550 were waived for a day.
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.
According to the Montreal SPCA, 52 per cent Quebec households own a dog or a cat, but only four per cent of rental units allow pets without any restrictions.