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The P.E.I. Humane Society wants people to sign a petition calling on Ottawa to create a national renters' bill of rights that would void any no-pet clauses in tenancy agreements.

Ashley Travis, communications co-ordinator with the P.E.I. Humane Society, says more than a third of all animals being dropped off at the shelter are being surrendered because their owners can't find pet-friendly housing. She said it's one of the main reasons why the society has a waiting list of pets to accept.  

"Owners have to make the decision between finding a stable, safe place to live and keeping their pet. And it's an unfortunate situation. It's happening nationally and it's most definitely happening here," said Travis.

"It's a lot of very emotional conversations," she said.

Humane Canada launched the petition that is being promoted by MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith in July.