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BC SPCA seized 27 animals from property south of Burns Lake

BC SPCA constables have seized 13 adult dogs, seven puppies and seven horses from a property in Cheslatta, south of Burns Lake.
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The seized dogs

BC SPCA constables have seized 13 adult dogs, seven puppies and seven horses from a property in Cheslatta, south of Burns Lake.

The seized dogs, primarily Australian shepherds and mixed breeds, included six puppies under two days old and one three-week-old puppy. “The owner does not live on the property and the dogs were left tethered outdoors,” says SPCA constable Dale Bakken. “Many of the seized animals were underweight and some were showing signs of dehydration.”  He adds that the horses, including pregnant mares and very underweight yearlings, had no shelter, no water and limited access to food.  “They were eating snow for hydration,” says Bakken.

The BC SPCA investigation continues and charges of animal cruelty may be recommended in the case. See Lakes District News March 22 issue for the full story.