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Nova Scotia SPCA Reports Doubling Animal-Roaming Calls
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The Nova Scotia SPCA told Cape Breton Regional Municipality council this week that calls about animals roaming at large more than doubled this year, rising from 129 to 285 reports for dogs running at large and with fierce-animal complaints rising from 45 to 118. The SPCA cites rising living and veterinary costs as drivers and urges owners to seek help; it plans to increase animal-control staff.
Key Points
- 1Records increased calls: roaming-dog reports rose from 129 to 285 year-to-date.
- 2Cites causes: rising cost of living and veterinary bills driving abandonment and complaints.
- 3Advises action: SPCA urges owners to seek help and will expand animal-control staff.
Scoring Rationale
Official SPCA data provide reliable local insight, but the report is regionally limited and not broadly applicable.
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