44 Animals Seized by BC SPCA from Vancouver Island Home

The BC SPCA has rescued 44 animals that were living in “shockingly unsanitary conditions” in a home near Vancouver Island. The animals, which include 37 small-breed dogs, two Bernedoodles, and five cats, were found living in a house filled with feces, urine, and garbage. When animal protection officers entered the home, they discovered that the main floor was covered in a carpet of feces and that there were incredible amounts of garbage in many rooms. The SPCA transported the animals by boat to Nanaimo and they will now be cared for at SPCA centers across Vancouver Island.

Terrible Living Conditions

SPCA spokesperson Eileen Drever described the horrific conditions in which the animals were found. The home had a strong smell of feces even before entering. The animals were found everywhere, including inside the walls. There was no visible food or water for them, and the home had no running water at all.

Poor Health and Neglect

All the animals were dirty and smelled of feces and urine. Their paws were stained with urine, and their nails were overgrown. Many of them were emaciated, but they are now responding well to care. Drever expressed relief at getting the animals out of the horrendous conditions they were living in.

Financial Strain on the BC SPCA

While the rescue of these animals is a relief, Drever acknowledged that seizures like this put a financial strain on the BC SPCA. The organization is responsible for providing care and support for the animals, which can be costly.

Increase in Animal Seizures

Drever hopes that the recent increase in animal seizures is only a temporary spike. During the COVID-19 pandemic, some people took advantage of the high demand for pets and sold them at high prices. However, as people return to work, the demand for pets has decreased, resulting in breeders being unable to sell their animals. Drever hopes that this trend will not continue and that more responsible breeding practices will be followed in the future.

Availability for Adoption

The BC SPCA has not announced when the seized animals will be available for adoption. However, they will receive the necessary care and attention before being placed in loving homes.

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“It’s certainly a hardship on our resources, but I’m just so relieved that we managed to get all those animals out of there,” Drever said. “The conditions they were living in were horrendous.”

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“It’s unknown when the animals will be available for adoption,” Drever said. “Seizures like this are financially difficult on the organization.”

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