'Bursting at the seams': Humane Society won't accept any more animals

Staff at the Calgary Humane Society (CHS) have temporarily suspended the intake process for animals at their emergency shelter "due to an overwhelming number of animals admitted." In a release, officials said they are caring for 350 animals, which is close to double the capacity they can handle. CHS executive director Carrie Fritz said staff knew they would be pushed to the limit with the poor economy, inflation and lack of pet-friendly housing, but they were caught off-guard by how severe the p