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August 13, 2024 - 1:52 PM
The BC SPCA has seized 32 Pomeranian dogs and puppies seized from a dog breeder in Vernon who was allegedly keeping the dogs in an unventilated garage with no air conditioning.
According to a release, the dog pens were set up on the garage floor with wood chips, no bedding and lined instead with feces and vomit from the dogs, while the food and water dishes were ridden with flies and wasps.
All of the dogs have been exposed to parvovirus due to the unsafe living conditions they were kept in.
“Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious disease that requires intensive around-the-clock veterinary care,” Eileen Drever, the BC SPCA’s senior officer protection and stakeholder relations said. “Puppies are particularly susceptible and even with the best treatment, a good outcome is not guaranteed.”
One of the dogs was two days old in wire cage with no bedding.
“We have no idea why the puppy had been taken from their mother,” Drever said. “Puppies desperately need their mother’s milk to survive.”
Two of the adult female dogs have post-whelping hair loss. All of the dogs have matted hair and dental disease. Three of the adult dogs are currently pregnant.
The seizure of the dogs took place after four of the puppies that were sick with parvovirus were surrendered. Two of those puppies have since died.
The BC SPCA began investigating this breeder after a call was received from a resident who adopted a puppy that was sick with parvovirus.
“This is another strong reminder that people need to do their homework when they make the decision to bring a puppy into their home and family,” Drever said. “You should always ask to see how the dogs and puppies are being housed and what condition they are in. No one should be supporting irresponsible breeders.”
This is currently an ongoing investigation.
To help these dogs and others in need at the BC SPCA, visit their site here.
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