Pilot project helps offset vet bills for Hochelaga-Maisonneuve pet owners
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Napolitaine the cat accidentally swallowed a necklace, and her owner says if it weren't for a program that helps with emergency medical costs, her pet might not be alive today.
Napolitaine the cat accidentally swallowed a necklace, and her owner says if it weren't for a program that helps with emergency medical costs, her pet might not be alive today.
The owner, who asked to remain anonymous and to be referred to as Cameron, says she is very fortunate.
"I just feel so lucky every morning. I see her and I'm, like, you're still alive," Cameron said.
Cameron says her 14-year-old feline almost didn't receive the care she needed due to vet costs.
"We were very worried that we started talking about costs and everything and obviously I couldn't help with that, I'm still a student," she said.
Unfortunately, many pet owners are finding it more challenging to pay for care. The SPCA Montreal's executive director, Laurence Massé, says her organization has seen an increase in pets brought in.
"Eight hundred animals that were surrendered last year were because of the housing crisis or because the owner couldn't afford to pay the vet bill," Masse said.
