The BC SPCA now has more adorable husky dogs to find loving homes, after winning custody of the animals in a battle with the previous owner who failed to care for them properly.
The four adult dogs, and a litter of puppies, in dispute were from a case last December in which 17 husky puppies were rescued from neglectful conditions.
At the time, the four adult huskies were also taken into protective custody, one of which was pregnant. BC SPCA said the previous owner appealed to the BC Farm Industry Review Board to have the four dogs returned, but was denied.
The BC SPCA now has more adorable husky dogs to find loving home. Photo: BC SPCAThe board, which oversees disputes by owners whose animals have been removed, ruled that the adult dogs and the puppies born in care should remain with the SPCA, a release stated.
“We are pleased that the board recognized that it would not be in the best interests of these dogs to return to their former environment,” Lorie Chortyk, BC SPCA general manager of communications, said.
In December, the 17 puppies were found living in terrible conditions outside in the snow, without adequate food, water, shelter or veterinary care. They were taken to the SPCA on Christmas Eve, where they were treated for parasites and medical issues.
All 17 puppies were adopted into loving homes in January.
Chortyk said the SPCA was already working to find fur-ever homes for the four adult dogs and the new litter of pups.
The BC SPCA now has more adorable husky puppies to find loving homes. Photo: BC SPCA“We are not accepting new applications at this time because we received more than 1200 applications for the 17 puppies in January, so we are approaching these individuals regarding adoption first,” she said.
If anyone is looking for ways to help these dogs, the BC SPCA is asking for the public to consider purchasing a BC SPCA Lottery ticket.
