A woman who can't afford her pets after her husband's death, despite working two jobs. A couple forced to downsize due to the financial strain of cancer. An owner who can't pay for the treatment for her cat's urinary condition. 

These are just a handful of the stories that Calgary Humane Society heard last week from pet owners forced to give up their furry family members.  

"People having to surrender due to cost of living and cost overall — it's been literally every single intake we've done this…