‘A true Christmas miracle’: 17 neglected husky puppies rescued by BC SPCA
Posted December 27, 2019 4:07 pm.
Last Updated January 3, 2020 6:00 pm.
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — Seventeen husky puppies and two adult dogs are recovering at a BC SPCA branch in the Interior after being found freezing and neglected just before Christmas.
RCMP and animal control officers found the huskies living outdoors on a property in the Interior on Dec. 23 after receiving a complaint.
“It’s a true Christmas miracle that these puppies were saved from neglect and brought in from the cold,” says BC SPCA chief prevention and enforcement officer Marcie Moriarty. “Both the dogs and the wee pups had been living outside in icy temperatures. These vulnerable pups, outside in below freezing temperatures, were shivering, lethargic and riddled with parasites.”
The SPCA says the exact location where the puppies are being cared for is being kept confidential “for their protection.”
The organization is appealing for online donations.
“We cannot take your kind donations of blankets and toys at this time. In the meantime, please consider donating towards their medical expenses and care. They are sick, some more lethargic than others. They need around the clock care and are obviously not yet house trained. Preparing a single healthy dog for adoption costs more than $430, and there are 19 dogs here, all needing more than just basic care. Your help is urgently needed.”
The pups will be available for adoption in January. A contest to name the puppies will soon be announced on Facebook.
