From the front door of the SPCANS site:
SPCA investigators rescue 16 more animals from neglect
In a nutshell, 13 kittens and 3 cats were removed from a home in Kings County by SPCA investigators.... this in turn has stepped up the timetable for the opening of the Kings County Shelter.
The article goes on to discuss more of the outcome of Wednesday's seizure in Port Felix. Although the CBC article on the story downplayed the condition of the animals, the article in the Herald was more forthright about the condition of the animals.
Since the Port Felix seizure, "twenty-four of the cats in the most serious condition were euthanized following assessment by a veterinarian". Nor does the future look bright for "the 25 dogs that were seized showed signs of medical issues as well as lack of socialization, which may present challenges for their rehabilitation "
There has been no word to date as to the results of the assessments for the cats that were seized today. Sadly, a hot summer friday night is not the optimum time for press releases. In all honesty, I have no idea if this was picked up by any of the tv networks for the suppertime news because in this house the tv usually isn't on that early.
According to the articles in the media, its been an "an ongoing problem for years down here between the SPCA and this lady." In light of the fact that not all of the animals from Wednesday's seizure will live to tell the tail, would it not be appropriate for charges to be laid ? That would enable a legal judgement to set legal and enforceable limits .... aimed not at punishment but at preventing the heartache and expense of these ladies reoffending
And expense is the key word here for sure. Money can't buy the love of volunteers ... but it is absolutely essential for nearly everything else that will be needed. Needed in spades with so many animals seized in such a short space of time.
Not only is the society just getting back on its fundraising feet, but the non confidence motion that triggered the election may very well have side barred, or even cancelled out, the promised funding for inspections.
And of course, at the risk of stating the obvious, the society will also be looking for folks kind enough to open their homes and their hearts to give these good pets a chance to experience life as it should be for a family pet .... instead of the substandard existence of a life that is all they have known.
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I live near the vet and saw a SPCA van unloading multiple cat carriers late that night - must have been for the poor kitties that were in such poor health that immediate euthanasia was required... Just speculation on my part. I think that in light of the horrible conditon of these animals, charges ought to be laid! Now that the SPCA had to make space for so many seized animals, even more residents with stray cats in their backyards are being told there is no space at the shetler.
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