Animal shelters and veterinarian offices are considered an essential service under the latest guidelines from the Quebec provincial government Like most businesses and organizations, they are putting special measures in place to ensure the safety of staff, animals and clients.
The SPCA has moved its application system online and has seen a significant upswing in demand. “Right now we’re getting tons of applications from people who want to adopt an animal.
We’re also getting a lot of calls about people who want to take animals into foster care,” said Anita Kapuscinska , SPCA Montreal spokesperson.
Like other businesses and organizations, the SPCA has limited the number of staff in its buildings. “We will continue to provide the essential