'We'd never mistreat a dog': Rescue operator speaks after B.C. SPCA seizes dozens of dogs
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The B.C. SPCA says it expects to recommend charges after seizing dozens of distressed dogs from a rescue organization in the Fraser Valley.
The B.C. SPCA says it expects to recommend charges after seizing dozens of distressed dogs from a rescue organization in the Fraser Valley.
CTV News has learned the dogs were taken from Dogway Dog Rescue, run by Cherry LaTour.
“I only want to comment on our dogs and what we do," she said when contacted by CTV News. "We’ve done this for 15 years and we’ve rehabilitated, rehomed over 4,000 (dogs)."
Earlier this week, the SPCA executed a search warrant at a Mission property that “resulted in the removal of 63 dogs,” said Eileen Drever, a senior officer with the animal welfare agency. Drever said about 50 of the animals came from the home at the property.
“The ammonia levels were extremely high. Dogs were suffering physically as well as psychologically,” Drever said.
While not naming the organization, Drever said the rescue has come to the SPCA’s attention before.
“We had issued recommendations in the past and she followed our recommendations. This time around, unfortunately, animals were found in distress yet again,” she said.
