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“These higher costs for medical care – coupled with soaring living costs – help explain why humane societies and other non-profit organizations are struggling. In Toronto, THS has seen demand for its vet clinic shoot up. And across Canada, the volume of animal surrenders is rapidly rising after dropping during the pandemic. At the same time, fewer people are adopting pets, particularly ones with high medical needs, said Barbara Cartwright, CEO at Humane Canada. This is leaving “a glut” of pets in the care of shelters and rescues”.