Okanagan Humane Society overwhelmed with more than 300 animals in care
Inundated with animals, the Okanagan Humane Society is being stretched further than it has ever been in 28 years with both rescuing and offering pet assistance.
But adding to the situation that is putting pressure on OHS is that the Vernon BC SPCA closed its doors in November and about two months ago the Kelowna BC SPCA started limiting intakes due to a panleukopenia outbreak. As well three smaller local rescues have ceased operations.In May, there were 165 requests for help to OHS.
“Our mission since inception has been around controlling the pet population and we continue to be committed to this work, however, the number of low-income spay/neuter requests and rescues of community animals that need to be sterilized has grown substantially over the past few years,” says Runnalls.
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