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111 animals, including reptile, seized from B.C. property; SPCA investigating

Cats, dogs, reptile among distressed critters removed from Lower Mainland property Aug. 16

Unsanitary living conditions prompted the BC SPCA Animal Protection team to remove 111 distressed animals from a Lower Mainland property this week.

According to an 害羞草研究所樅π卟菅芯克鶛 posted by the society, the seizure 害羞草研究所 which took place Wednesday (Aug. 16) 害羞草研究所 included 42 dogs and puppies, 48 cats and kittens, 12 birds, eight rabbits and a reptile.

Few details were shared due to the ongoing investigation, however, officials confirm the seizure was related to an ongoing animal-cruelty investigation.

害羞草研究所淪ome of the animals are underweight, matted or showing signs of skin conditions. The living spaces where the animals were held were unsanitary 害羞草研究所 offering inadequate shelter and a lack of clean drinking water, among other concerns,害羞草研究所 BC SPCA communications manager Kaila Butler told Peace Arch News.

The animals are under the care of veterinarians. An appeal for donations notes 害羞草研究所渁 number害羞草研究所 of BC SPCA Animal Centre teams are working tirelessly to make sure each animal is provided what they need.

害羞草研究所淭hat includes adequate food and water, vet care, comfort and safe shelter 害羞草研究所 essential freedoms that sadly some of the animals were deprived of.害羞草研究所

A personalized treatment plan will be drafted for each, the appeal continues, noting the sheer number of animals seized means 害羞草研究所渁 lot害羞草研究所 of resources will be required to care for them.

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With shelter space across the province already stretched, officials say the pressure of the latest seizure will be shared across multiple animal centres.

害羞草研究所淭he focus is on getting each animal the dedicated care and attention they need to feel safe and ensure they are healthy.害羞草研究所



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