New Edmonton Humane Society tools to reduce pet surrenders [Video]

The Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) is aiming to reduce the amount of pets surrendered by launching a new online tool.

The online HELP (Helping Every Loved Pet) tool brings together multiple resources to help pet parents navigate common challenges.

Last year EHS had over 2,000 requests to surrender pets. It expects a similar number this year.

EHS CEO Liza Sunley says unexpected life challenges and the rising cost of living has impacted people’s ability to care for their pets.

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The HELP tool compiles resources to connect pet parents with trainers, finding emergency boarding during a crisis or accessing financial help.

People can enter the type of pet they have and what issues they’re facing to get tailored recommendations.

“We recognize this isn’t a problem that we can shelter our way out of. We need to address the root causes of the issues so families can stay together,” Sunley said in a news release.

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