03/30/2025
I know the crisis is global but after my experience in Ontario, seeing the current situation in Nova Scotia is heartbreaking.
There is no accessible vet care for many people, especially those living north of Windsor, and homelessness for people is at an all time high. With the grocery prices, it’s known that most people over the age of 40 in the province have health related problems due to lack of proper nutrition. This is astounding! There are a few active rescues in the area that help with local dogs somewhat, but majority import from out of country (even illegally from banned countries) to get that adoption fee or donation, that often exceeds the cost of getting the dog here. Hearing rescues say “let the money flow” when they post for donations is utterly disgusting.
For example, if they come the states or Mexico, their vetting is complete for around $150 including vaccines and spay neuter, then they adopt them out in Canada for $650. I often wonder when people will notice this. The same people who are first to point fingers and try to wipe out any small rescue that poses a “threat”. I often refer to them as “moms with vans” as they don’t often have any education or set up to be taking in strays, out of country, and non vetted animals.
I understand people want to help and that’s great, but bringing more dogs into areas that are then at risk of rehoming like all of these dogs in this post are not helping.
Rescues should work together, but it’s a whole rescues better world. Vet med should be supportive of animal welfare but corporations have taken over. My heart aches and I’m mentally exhausted.
⁉️ canine rabies can be dormant for 12 months, regardless of vaccination status? WE DONT HAVE CANINE RABIES IN CANADA (and we don’t want it)
⁉️ heartworm disease is becoming more prevalent in Canada when before it was considered rare, we use prevention. The protocol should be blood test- put on prevention - retest in 4-6 months, the first negative doesn’t mean they weren’t exposed and won’t develop microfiloaria in the next 6 months; this is spread via mosquitos so will spread to the neighbood and the adoptive families have no idea.
Should I keep sharing info?
