VIDEO: BC SPCA removes 38 miniature dachshunds from ‘filthy’ Kamloops-area property

The 38 dogs in total were living in substandard and filthy conditions. The SPCA says the dogs were living in cages and other areas with excessive feces, high levels of ammonia from urine and surrounded by injurious objects.

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“This is a situation where the dogs were being kept in unacceptable conditions and were being bred for profit,” says Eileen Drever, senior officer of protection and stakeholder relations for the BC SPCA. “We had attended the property and given the owner opportunities to improve the conditions for the animals as is required under our legislation, but when the owner did not comply a warrant was obtained to remove the dogs for their safety and well-being.”

For now, the dogs are receiving assessments from veterinarians and are being cared for at the SPCA, but are not available for adoption at the moment.

“Whenever we have a large-scale intake of animals from a cruelty investigation, it put a tremendous strain on our resources,” says Drever. “The BC SPCA is very grateful to animal lovers for their support in helping to ensure these dogs and puppies get the care they need.”

Donations are being collected through the BC SPCA website to pay for emergency care for the animals (click here to access).

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One of the dogs receiving care. (Image Credit: BC SPCA)

by Dylana Kneeshaw

VIDEO: BC SPCA removes 38 miniature dachshunds from ‘filthy’ Kamloops-area property

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