53 dogs, 3 birds seized from home
Erin, ON (CA)

Incident Date: Friday, May 9, 2008

Disposition: Not Charged

Abuser names unreleased

Working in collaboration with the Upper Credit Humane Society, the Ontario SPCA Orangeville and District Branch has seized 53 dogs and three large birds from a property in Erin.

The Society attended the house May 9 with a warrant after visiting the property the previous day with a veterinarian who signed a "certificate of removal" advocating immediate removal of animals.

The SPCA branch said charges are being considered, and an ongoing investigation is being carried out by the branch and the Upper Credit Humane Society.

To report animal cruelty, contact the SPCA branch at 519-942-3140 or the Ontario SPCA provincial office at 1- 888-668-7722.

References

• Orangeville Citizen - May 29, 2008

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