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The Hidden Costs of Our Pets | Winnipeg News
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Pets bring joy, lower stress, and fight loneliness—but what’s the real cost? Beyond the cuddles, cities like Winnipeg spend millions on pet enforcement and spay/neuter programs, while dog bites injure hundreds of thousands and even kill 40 people in Canada over 25 years. Dog waste pollutes waterways, and pet food production rivals human food’s environmental impact. It’s time to ask: is owning a pet really the best—or most expensive—way to get those benefits?
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