P.E.I. Humane Society feeling the pinch as the price of drugs for animals climbs

The P.E.I. Humane Society says it is doing far more fundraising than it used to, and rising expenses — including the cost of animal medications — are a big reason why.

Ashley Travis, the organization’s development and communications co-ordinator, said the price of drugs has seen a “steep increase” in recent years, from pain management products to medications used to reduce anxiety.