The National Voice for Canada's 16 Million Pet Owners
For millions of Canadians, caring for a pet is becoming more complicated, more expensive, and more uncertain. Pet Owners Canada will rebalance that equation, advocating for affordability, access to care, and fair choice in a changing marketplace.
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57% of Canadians Own A Pet. Most of them are worried about the cost of caring for one.
Veterinary costs have risen sharply. Large corporate chains have quietly bought hundreds of independently owned veterinary clinics across the country, transforming a profession that was once made up of local, owner-operated practices. And millions of pet owners are left with less choice, less transparency, and higher bills — with no national voice to represent them.
72%
say vet fees are Too high
With prices varying by up to 4x for the same procedure at different clinics.
34%
say vet bills caused financial stress
With more than half of Canadians saying they've had to comprimise on care because of cost.
77%
support regulation of vet fees
And 47% said they'd be more likely to vote for a party that acted on it. That's a political force. But only if it's organized...
We are building a member-funded organization To advocate on behalf of Canada's pet owners
For Canadian pet owners who are feeling the growing pressure of rising costs, limited access to care, and reduced marketplace transparency, Pet Owners Canada will be the only national, member-powered advocacy organization dedicated to representing and protecting their interests.
