11/13/2025
A tragedy is unfolding in our animal shelters. Every year, countless animals are euthanized—hidden away so society doesn’t have to confront the suffering. But for those of us on the frontlines, the heartbreak is relentless, and it’s real. What makes it worse is the lack of moral courage in a throwaway culture that turns its back on the most loyal companions humanity has ever known.
This is not about numbers. This is a moral emergency. “Out of sight, out of mind” can no longer be the excuse. It is time to demand change, to stop treating man’s best friend like disposable waste, and to honor the bond that has endured for millennia. Every animal deserves compassion, care, and a chance at life. Together, we can transform shelters from places of despair into sanctuaries of hope.
The truth is, most shelters are powered by volunteers—ordinary people who sacrifice their time, energy, and personal finances to provide care. We rely on donations and our own pockets because there is no provincial or federal support. And while we pride ourselves on being “civilized” in the West, the reality is sobering: compared to the very countries we dismiss as “third world,” we are falling behind.
For a nation with such a small population, it is both disappointing and shameful that our provincial and federal governments have failed to implement meaningful legislation to protect animals and support the shelters fighting every day to ease the suffering caused by human neglect. This is not just an issue of policy—it is a test of our humanity.
Our latest intake (pictured) was so tired she had to be carried into the shelter and slept solid for 26hrs.
