For a pet's end-of-life care, owners face tough financial decisions - Humane Canada
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For a pet's end-of-life care, owners face tough financial decisions

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Published Aug 10, 2026 at 4:00am

The rising cost of veterinary care can make already difficult end-of-life decisions even harder for families. In this article, pet owners and animal welfare experts, including Lauralee Dorst of Humane Canada member Toronto Humane Society, discuss the financial realities of caring for aging and seriously ill companion animals and the importance of approaching end-of-life care with compassion, dignity and quality of life in mind.