CALGARY — Surrender never comes easily. An animal information card at the Calgary Humane Society identifies the temporary resident inside as a grey-and-white kitten named “Marilyn” who has been there since June 26. The Calgary Humane Society says it has noticed a jump in the number of pets being reluctantly being turned in by their owners since the economic downturn started in 2015. A humane society official says it’s gut-wrenching for those who have to give up a member of the family. They take longer to adopt so we do have a lot of exotics right now.”She said the humane society has been coping but it can be a struggle.

Source: National Post September 18, 2016 14:47 UTC