Puppies in 'poor living conditions' rescued by Sarnia police
CTV
While attending a residence on an unrelated incident, Sarnia police located five small puppies outside in “poor living conditions.”
While attending a residence on an unrelated incident, Sarnia police located five small puppies outside in “poor living conditions.”
Police said the dogs were located in a makeshift enclosure with no gate, no proper shelter, with ground covered in mud and dog excrement.
Police also said all five puppies were whimpering and shaking due to the cold, holding up their paws off of the ground due to being left unattended in the cold.
There was no sign of food or water in the enclosure, according to police.
The responding officers observed that these animals were in distress and required immediate action to prevent serious injury and to preserve life.
Under Section 60 of the PAWS Act, police exercised the power of an animal welfare inspector to take possession of an animal until an appointed animal welfare inspector could follow up with police.
As a result, the five puppies and their mother were transported to the Sarnia & District Humane Society to be cared for.
