The cost of caring for a pet has gone up, like many other things these days, forcing some pet owners with ill or injured animals to make difficult decisions.
The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo Stratford and Perth (HSKWSP) said 438 animals were surrendered in 2023. Many of them were medical surrenders, which meant the pet owners had to give them up after they were unable to pay for pricey veterinarian bills.