OLIVER PAIPOONGE – Three puppies are dead, an adult dog had to be euthanized and a 67-year-old man could face charges after a raid on a rural property in Oliver Paipoonge.
Officials with the Ontario SPCA say two female dogs and 15 puppies were found in immediate distress when officers arrived at the property.
A third adult dog was found suffering from untreated injuries.
All the animals in question were removed from the property and the owner was served with orders directing them to alleviate the distress of the remaining animals found on the property.
“Choosing to assume the care of animals comes with the legal and moral responsibility to ensure that the care provided to them is humane and appropriate,” the SPCA’s senior inspector Lynn Michaud said in a statement issued on Friday afternoon.
“There is no excuse when failure to provide such care results in the neglect and suffering of animals. If you are unable to care for your animals, as outlined in the Ontario SPCA Act Standards of Care, then you need to contact your local animal centre or humane society to discuss your options and ensure the well-being of your animals.”
The investigation continues and charges are pending.
