Proanima, a newly opened animal refuge in Montreal, reports that it is now receiving roughly 25 abandoned animals each day. This daily intake is about twice the number the shelter took in during the early months of the year, indicating a sharp increase following the recent moving season.
The shelter's current intake of 25 animals per day represents a twofold rise compared with the figures recorded before the seasonal wave of household relocations. In the months preceding July 2026, the shelter admitted approximately half that number on a daily basis.
Officials attribute the surge to the timing of the moving season, during which a higher number of pets are being left behind as families relocate. The pattern suggests that the period of household moves is a significant factor in the rise of animal abandonments in the city.
Proanima, which opened its doors earlier this year, now faces a higher volume of surrenders than initially anticipated. The shelter's staff are managing the increased flow of animals while continuing to provide care and seek new homes for each intake.
The situation underscores the impact of seasonal moves on pet abandonment rates in Montreal. As the shelter adapts to the heightened demand, the community is reminded of the challenges faced by animals left without owners during periods of relocation.