17 husky puppies from B.C. Interior property surrendered to SPCA
Credit to Author: Lynn Mitges| Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2019 01:05:44 +0000
The B.C. SPCA is asking for the public’s help to care for 17 puppies and two adult Siberian huskies that were surrendered from a property in the Interior.
RCMP and animal control officers responded to a complaint and found the eight- to 10-week-old husky puppies living outside in the cold and snow on the property.
The SPCA reported the vulnerable pups were shivering, lethargic and riddled with parasites.
The owner surrendered the dogs to animal control, which held them overnight before transferring the dogs to the local B.C. SPCA branch on Christmas Eve.
The B.C. SPCA Facebook page shows some of the puppies that were recently surrendered.
The exact location of the puppies is not being disclosed for their protection.
“It’s a true Christmas miracle that these puppies were saved from neglect and brought in from the cold,” said B.C. SPCA chief prevention and enforcement officer Marcie Moriarty.
“We are grateful that the RCMP and animal control officers were able to get them immediate attention.”
The puppies are being treated for worms and are in quarantine. Each puppy will be spayed or neutered and provided with all of their vaccines before they will be ready for adoption in late January.
“The branch is completely overwhelmed with caring for so many animals and is not accepting adoption inquiries at this time,” said Moriarty.
“Donations are encouraged to help cover the costs of caring for these puppies and adult dogs during the busy holiday period.”
More info at the B.C. SPCA Facebook page.