There is no adoption fee at the Montreal SPCA this Sunday, July 14th

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There is no adoption fee at the Montreal SPCA this Sunday, July 14th

Cages must be emptied to make room for other animals waiting for help

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MONTREAL, July 10, 2024 — The Montreal SPCA is hosting a free adoption event this Sunday. Jul 14, 2024. SPCA welcomes 153 petsFrom June 29 to July 5, this represents an average of more than 20 animals per day. This week only,A quarter of dropouts are due to moving.These are in addition to abandonments induced by other reasons, particularly the inability to pay for veterinary care that would allow its young to find homes more quickly.The SPCA will cover adoption costs on Sunday 14th July only

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Thanks to Mondo and Purina for their involvement^MDPro plan^MD, the public will be welcomed outside with entertainment tents for children, drinking fountains and a photo booth. All members of the public are invited to join in order not to lose their place in the queue

Expenses related to animal care

For a successful adoption, each family must plan for the costs associated with caring for the animal they wish to adopt. According to the Association of Veterinarians of Quebec (AMVQ), the average annual cost of caring for a cat is $2,400; For a dog, it varies from $2,700 to $3,400; For one rabbit, you should budget an average of $1,500 per year. Normal expenses include food of course, but also annual medical check-ups, vaccinations, anti-parasitic treatments, periodic dental care and other treatments in case of injury or illness, pension during vacations, grooming, accessories and toys. You should also think about licenses for dogs and cats, which are mandatory in some municipalities.

Abolition of adoption fees: A modern practice proven effective

The goal of No-Fee Adoption DayCreate event Find as many families as possible and introduce the Montreal SPCA to new visitors.

Some may worry Due to the fact that eliminating adoption fees would attract families who do not have the financial means to adopt animals or devalue the animals. However, recent studies have shown that these beliefs are false. Our teams are watching what is being done in the US and especially in our neighboring countries where events like “No Adoption Fee” and “Your Price is Ours” are so successful. Shelters that organize these special days don’t see an increase in animal income, but rather an increase in adoptions!

You should know that the adoption process remains the same, meaning that adoption counselors speak with interested families to meet the needs of their desired animal or, if necessary, provide an animal that best fits their lifestyle.

July 14: Meet at the Montreal SPCA

Many cats (almost 40!), 17 dogs, 25 rabbits, over 20 small animals and 1 bird are waiting for their second chance at the Montreal SPCA. The team can’t wait to welcome their future families!

• when: Sunday, July 14, 11 am to 6 pm.
• Place: Montreal SPCA, 5215, rue Jean-Talon Ouest, Montreal. A stone’s throw from Namur Metro Station
• Families should bring ID and a carrier or plan to purchase one (except dogs) at the shelter store.
• All animals offered for adoption have been vet checked. Dogs and cats are sterilized, microchipped, treated for parasites, their first basic vaccination and against rabies (in the case of dogs). Rabbits are also sterilized.

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Source:Montreal SPCA

Media Information:
Talk Communications 514 247-0526
Élodie Létourneau-Venne, [email protected]
Marie-Hélène Avon, [email protected]

About the Montreal SPCA

Founded in Montreal in 1869, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (known as the “Montreal SPCA”) was the first organization in Canada dedicated to animal welfare. The Montreal SPCA has come a long way since its founding: it is now the largest animal protection organization in Quebec, and ignorance, cruelty, exploitation or neglect reign in their place.