Cost and Housing: Top Reasons for Pet Surrenders in Parksville
The BC SPCA in Parksville-Qualicum Beach took in 43 stray and surrendered animals from Parksville city limits in 2024, with 25 being stray and the rest surrendered.
According to Janelle Hill, centre manager,
“Stray animals also include abandoned animals, in that statistic”and
“A lot of people are making the difficult decision to surrender their animals because they can’t afford the vet care that is needed”.
- High vet care expenses are a major reason for pet surrenders.
- Lack of pet-friendly housing, often due to moving or eviction, is the second-most common reason.
Author's summary: Pet surrenders in Parksville are often due to financial constraints.
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