Montreal’s main animal protection organization is urging Quebec to eliminate rental rules that allow landlords to prohibit pets, as animal surrenders reportedly more than double during the city’s traditional July moving period.

As reported by The Canadian Press, the Montreal branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) normally receives about 20 animals within a 24-hour period. Since shortly before Canada Day, however, the organization has been receiving at least twice that number daily, with as many as 70 surrendered animals arriving on some days.

SPCA executive director Sylvie Bourbonnière says most Montreal landlords either impose significant restrictions on pets or refuse to rent to people with animals, making it difficult for pet owners to secure housing.

The influx is placing additional pressure on SPCA staff, volunteers and finances, she says.

The organization is calling on the Quebec government to reconsider rental rules to help prevent pet owners from being forced to surrender their animals.