TORONTO, Sep. 10, 2025 (CNW Group via COMTEX) --
Hill's Pet Nutrition, a global leader in science-led nutrition and animal welfare advocacy, today released the 2025 Canada State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report. The research, which provides insights from a nationally representative group of 500 current and prospective Canadian pet owners, offers a comprehensive understanding of consumer perceptions and behaviors around pet adoption, and a comparative analysis to American data trends.
The brand new report aims to identify pathways for change and serves as a valuable resource to Canadian animal welfare organizations and professionals, as well as animal advocates. From cost concerns to the nuanced emotional journey of adopting a pet, the report insights highlight the urgent need for innovative solutions and collaborative efforts to help more pets find and stay in loving homes.
"The findings from our first Canada State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report are crucial for understanding the unique landscape of pet adoption here," said Frances Cheslo, RVT, Shelter Engagement Manager, Hill's Pet Nutrition Canada. "It's clear that while Canadians love pets, the perceived and actual costs, particularly for veterinary care, are major deterrents to shelter adoption."
Key findings from the report include:
"At Hill's Pet Nutrition Canada, we are committed to the welfare of all pets," Cheslo said. "There is no 'one-size-fits-all' approach to solving the over-capacity crisis in Canadian shelters, but taking steps to address these nuanced barriers for adopters is key to improving outcomes for shelter animals nationwide."
This inaugural Canada State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report is part of Hill's Pet Nutrition's ongoing commitment to animal welfare, which includes a rich history of shelter work and programming. Since 2002, the Hill's Food, Shelter & Love Program has helped support more than 15 million adoptions and provided more than $300 million in pet nutrition to feed shelter pets at more than 1,000 shelters across North America.
For more information about the 2025 Hill's Pet Nutrition Canada State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report, visit hillspet.ca/en-ca/shelter-program.
About Hill's Pet Nutrition CanadaEstablished more than 30 years ago, Hill's Pet Nutrition Canada is dedicated to pioneering research for dogs and cats using a scientific understanding of their specific needs. As a leading veterinarian recommended pet food brand, knowledge is our first ingredient with nearly 200 veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health. The team of 80 Hill's people in Canada constantly strive to develop innovative solutions for pet health. Hill's offers a full line of products, including their Prescription Diet therapeutic nutrition and Science Diet wellness products, which are available at veterinary clinics and pet specialty retailers throughout Canada. For more information about their products and nutritional philosophy, please visit hillspet.ca.
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SOURCE Hill's Pet Nutrition
SOURCE: Hill's Pet Nutrition
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