One dog put down as SPCA seizes 88 animals from Langley property

LANGLEY (NEWS 1130) – Nearly 90 animals are now in the care of the BC SPCA after investigators executed a search warrant at a property in Langley yesterday afternoon. In total, 45 dogs, 18 cats, 24 farm animals and one turtle were removed.

Three dead animals were also discovered and one dog had to be put down. “We received a complaint about animals in distress on this property and obtained a warrant to view the animals,” explains the agency’s Marcie Moriarty.

She notes the animals are not part of a puppy or cat mill, or breeding situation but were seized because of things like emaciation, malnourishment, severe dental disease and other medical issues.

“The individual suggested that she was running a rescue [operation], however, she did indicate that she hadn’t taken in new animals for some time and the animals were with her for a period of time and unfortunately met the definition of ‘distressed’ when we entered.”

There were also concerns about the condition the animals were being housed in. “If an individual or group becomes overwhelmed the BC SPCA is always here to help. But it is not acceptable to take in animals and allow them to continue suffering without proper nutrition, housing or veterinary care,” adds Moriarty.

The dogs, which are mostly medium and small-breed dogs and cats, are being cared for at the Vancouver office of the SPCA’s shelter and will be assessed for on-going treatment. All of the farm animals, which include goats, sheep, hens, roosters, duck, doves, pigeons and a pot-bellied pig, are being treated in Surrey.

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