The chorus of protest against the no-pet policy in New Brunswick's public housing units is growing louder and the social development minister seems to be softening her position.
A ministry spokesperson told CTV News that an internal review has been launched to look at cases of medical necessity and that they are looking for a balance between pet owners and the safety and comfort of others.
The Liberals say a change is overdue.
"The government needs to tweak their policy so that they can better accommodate people with medical conditions," says Liberal MLA Chris Collins.
Maxine Douthwright got a dog last August to keep her husband, who has a heart condition, active.
"As a tenant of NB Housing, I felt by notifying them, whether by letter or by email that I had an animal, then it is their responsibility to send me a notification at that time to get rid of my animal," says Douthwright.
Instead, they got the notification last Friday. Douthwright says if she had the ability to move, she would.
"If I could be anywhere else and afford it, I would be gone tomorrow," she says.
However, her neighbour, Dani Sonier, who has cerebal palsy, recently received some positive news.
"It was mixed emotion because we are glad we can keep her, but behind that it is all his friends, they can't keep theirs," says Dani's mother Carol Sonier.
The deadline for many tenants to either give up their pets or risk eviction is Thursday.
With files from CTV Atlantic's David Bell
