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 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 have drawn on all the savings they have, or every family member they have, and they just don't have anywhere else to go." She said the humane society has been coping, but it can be a struggle.

Source: CBC News September 18, 2016 15:57 UTC