Animal surrenders on the rise amid Calgary rental crisis

https://globalnews.ca/news/9876578/animal-surrenders-calgary-rental-crisis/?

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.

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DerisionConsulting@lemmy.ca · 6 pts · 3y (1 reply)

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.

hillsanddales@sh.itjust.works · 6 pts · 3y

Remember when people were crying end of times when the NDP raised minimum wage? Fools.