SPCA care centres across BC are dealing with an influx of puppies and dogs from a bunch of breeders who began operating during the pandemic.
Several shelters in the Interior recently took in 21 healthy golden retrievers, including 17 puppies, the latest in an influx of dogs.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
Along with those who have voluntarily surrendered their pets, Drever said “animal protection officers are seeing an increase in complaints to the B.C. SPCA help line about the neglect of animals by overwhelmed breeders.”“The individual did the right thing for the dogs by reaching out to us so that we could find new, loving homes for them,” said Drever.
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