Animal surrenders on the rise amid Calgary rental crisis
Animal surrenders on the rise amid Calgary rental crisis
Local advocacy groups say they're seeing an unprecedented number of people looking to give up their pets -- mostly dogs -- because they can't find housing.
Calgary’s tight rental market isn’t showing any signs of loosening up and the crunch is getting worse for those looking for pet-friendly housing. Cami Kepke has more on the lengths some are going to in difficult situations.
If someone isn't doing great, but still trying, FT minimum wage leaves you with $2,600 a month before taxes, and assuming none of your shifts get cut.
The old rule of 30% of your gross income can go to rent, so what can this person rent for $780.00 a month?
A pet-free bedroom in someone else's house, or a parking spot.Remember when people were crying end of times when the NDP raised minimum wage? Fools.