Montreal SPCA sees significant increase in animal abandonment [Video]

The Montreal SPCA has seen a significant increase in animal abandonments since the beginning of the year and is asking the public for help finding homes.

The shelter says that over 200 animals were dropped off in the first four months of the year and that it was already at full capacity prior to the July 1 moving day.

Montreal SPCA executive director Laurence Massé says the shelter is overwhelmed, and moving day has exacerbated the problem.

“Indeed, we’re here for the animal. But the situation that the team faces is really, really heartbreaking. When someone comes to the Montreal SPCA to surrender their animal, it’s really, for the majority of the time, against their heart. It’s really not what they want,” Massé said.

Massé added that most animals are abandoned because their owners no longer have the resources to care for them.

“We see that specifically this year. And …