Help Put an End to Puppy Mills in Canada

Hi there,

National Puppy Day is this month on March 23, and while we celebrate the joy, curiosity, and unconditional love that puppies bring into our lives, we know that behind every wagging tail is a bigger story, one about responsibility, compassion, and the chance to give animals the safe, loving homes they deserve.

Across Canada, animal shelters are preparing for puppy and kitten season this spring. This is the time of year when shelters see a sharp increase in animals arriving through unexpected litters, stray intakes, and surrenders. For many organizations, it also means overcrowded shelters and stretched resources.

Through national advocacy, education, and collaboration with shelters and humane societies across the country, Humane Canada works to:

• Promote responsible pet ownership
• Raise awareness about the harms of puppy mills and irresponsible breeding
• Provide support to our member shelters working to care for animals during high-intake seasons
• Advocate for policies that improve the welfare of animals across Canada
• Raise our voice for more pet inclusive housing, so companion animals can stay in their loving homes where they belong.
• Expand and improve our National Pet Food Bank so pets and their families are supported during hardships and pet food banks are more accessible for all Canadians.

National Puppy Day is a perfect moment to remember that while puppies bring happiness, they also rely on us to protect them. With your support, Humane Canada will continue to build a future where more pets find safe, caring homes.

Thank you for your continued kindness and care for companion animals in our country, as always, we truly value your ongoing support.

Links:

• Humane Canada

Hello,

Rising costs are putting enormous pressure on families, and many are struggling to care for their beloved pets. While being a pet guardian does involve financial responsibility, no one should have to choose between meeting basic needs and keeping their companion by their side. That’s why Humane Canada is taking action to create meaningful change by:

Making sure pets have access to Affordable and Accessible Food through our National Pet Food Bank

 Urging decision-makers to expand Pet-Inclusive Housing options across the country

Strengthening networks between shelters nationwide to give more animals the chance to find loving homes

Here is the story of Mia and Her Dog:

When rent skyrocketed and groceries became a luxury, Mia tried everything to make ends meet. She skipped meals, picked up extra shifts, and sold personal belongings. But when vet bills and pet food became unaffordable, Mia faced an excruciating choice. Tears streaming down her face, she brought Charlie to the local shelter—a place overflowing with pets just like him, victims of circumstances beyond their families’ control. Mia’s story is not unique; it is the reality faced by thousands of pet parents from coast to coast.

These initiatives are the heart of Humane Canada's mission; to foster love without limits, so that every member of the family, human or animal, has access to care, food and housing. Because these issues are not just affecting us, they are affecting our pets too.

Your gift will help us address this crisis and help those most in need.

Our member shelter Montreal SPCA spoke with CBC News about the devastating 32 percent increase in animal surrenders due to the cost of living crisis affecting people who cannot afford to care for their pets. Sophie Gaillard, Director of Animal Protection, Legal and Governmental Affairs said:

 "These are really gut-wrenching scenes for us to witness ... on a daily basis, people who arrive at the SPCA in tears, in distress," Gaillard said."They are forced to surrender a family member,essentially, just to be able to put a roof over their heads. It's really an inhumane decision that we should not be forcing people into."

Every step we take because of your support, brings us closer to a future where all pets are safe, loved, and cared for, and their family does not have to choose between the love of a companion animal and life’s necessities.

We are so grateful to you for your continued support of Humane Canada.

Links:

• Humane Canada