Category: adopting dogs

Canada to Close Borders to Dogs From More Than 100 Countries Over Rabies Concerns

Federal authorities are set to close Canada’s borders Wednesday to commercial dogs, including ones being put up for sale or adoption, from more than 100 countries deemed to be at high risk for canine rabies. The move has been met with fierce opposition from some animal rescuers and advocates, but the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association says…


‘Adopting a Pet Can Be Fun but It’s Not a Game’: Rising Number of Adopted Pets Being Returned

A Victorian dog shelter has asked Victorians to stop impulsively adopting pets after their shelters reported a surge in the number of people returning their animals, some just 24 hours after adoption. The request comes after the shelter noted it had seen a 67 percent increase in returned or surrendered pets from this time last…