Alberta SPCA investigation results in 41 dogs surrendered by breeder

CANADA -- The Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society has a lot more furry friends to find homes for, after a breeder handed over 41 dogs.

A recent investigation by the Alberta SPCA, at a rural property in southern Alberta, led to the surrendering and to the animals coming into AARCS’ care.

And that care was direly needed.

 

“The dogs were all severely matted, and smelled heavily of urine — any of them have rotten teeth, eye infections, hernias and severe ear infections,” AARCS executive director Deanna Thompson said.

“It is heartbreaking to see any animal in this condition, especially this many from one place.

“We are very happy that the Alberta SPCA was able to step in and that we were able provide these animals with a second chance at a life they deserve as beloved family pets.

 

“We hope that the public realizes that when they purchase a dog at a pet store or online with little or no information of where that puppy came from, that they are supporting backyard breeding operations such as this (and) one must take the time to think about the parents of that ‘puppy in the window,’ or cute puppy pictures online.”

The dogs, which are mostly small breed with one border collie and range from puppy-aged to 11-year-old, won’t be up for adoption for a while yet.

  

AARCS said via release Thursday more than $20,000 will be needed to get the medical and dental attention they need.

They received some pampering, through donated baths and grooming from Muttley Crue Organics.

(Calgary Sun - Nov 19, 2015)