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Montreal SPCA saw 32% increase in pet surrenders in first half of 2025 compared to 2024
Source: CBC News (2025)
CBC News. (2025). CBC News Report on Pet Surrenders. As cited in Cat Cognition. https://catcognition.com/statistics/shelters/#ca-montreal-spca-surrenders-increase-2025
62%
62% of cats admitted to Canadian shelters were placed in homes in 2021
Humane Canada (2022)
11%
Cat euthanasia rate in Canadian shelters was 11% in 2021, a historic low
Humane Canada (2022)
82.6%
82.6% of cats surrendered to BC SPCA were for human-related reasons (housing, health, financial)
BC SPCA (2024)
4,041
Ontario SPCA found homes for 4,041 animals in 2023
Ontario SPCA (2024)
