Canadians Urged to Include Pets in COVID-19 Emergency Plans

Canadians Urged to Include Pets in COVID-19 Emergency Plans
Melissa David, of Parachutes for Pets and her dog Hudson are seen in Calgary, Alta., on Feb. 6, 2020. Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press
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Melissa David has seen the toll pandemic-related financial and physical strain can have on pet owners.

She runs a charity called Parachutes for Pets, which provides subsidized pet care including food hampers and medical care, for low-income residents.