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The SPCA Uncovers a Second Puppy Mills in a WeekOctober 1st 2008 - The Canadian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Humane Society International/Canada joined forces again this morning to rescue more than 200 dogs from a puppy mill north of Montreal. This is the second major puppy mill bust the CSPCA and HSI/Canada have conducted in less than a week.
CSPCA and HSI/Canada rescuers were able to save more than 200 dogs from lives of neglect at the overrun puppy mill. The facility’s conditions warranted the immediate removal of all dogs on the premises. The rescued dogs were promptly transported to the CSPCA emergency shelter where they will be checked by a team of veterinarians and given any necessary medical care. They will be cared for at the emergency shelter by the CSPCA, HSI/Canada, United Animal Nations and dedicated local volunteers.
“Conducting two puppy mill raids in Quebec in less than a week is completely unprecedented,” said Alanna Devine, acting executive director at the CSPCA. “Quebec is known as the puppy mill capital of North America, and it is time for the public to stand with the Canadian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to shut them down.”
“This is just the beginning of Humane Society International/Canada’s crackdown on puppy mills nationwide,” said Rebecca Aldworth, director of animal programs for HSI Canada. “Our message is simple: if you operate a puppy mill in Canada, we’re coming for you. Your days of profiting from misery are coming to an end.”
The 118 animals rescued during last week’s puppy mill raid in Rawdon are beginning their road to recovery at the CSPCA’s emergency shelter. Seventy-eight of the animals seized have been liberated to the CSPCA’s custody and are available for permanent adoption. The remaining animals will be placed in foster homes pending the outcome of the case. Animal Advocacy groups argue that the absence of adequate provincial animal welfare legislation and enforcement has allowed puppy mills to flourish in Quebec.
Humane Society International will have broadcast-quality video and photos available from this operation for viewing and download by news media outlets at http://video.hsus.org.
Media Contact:
Alanna Devine, CSPCA: 514-735-2711 ext.2245, adevine@spcamontreal.com
Jordan Crump, HSI: 301-548-7793, jcrump@humanesociety.org
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The CSPCA was founded in 1869 making it the oldest humane society in Canada. Its mission is to protect animals against negligence, abuse and exploitation and to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves by ensuring their well-being. Raising public awareness and helping develop compassion for all living creatures is also part of its mandate. Every year, the CSPCA finds homes for more than 10,000 animals, making it the shelter with the highest number of adoptions in Canada. To learn more, visit: www.spcamontreal.com
Humane Society International is one of the world’s largest and most effective animal protection organizations, representing more than 10 million members and constituents globally. The international arm of the Humane Society of the United States, HSI works to protect all animals through advocacy, education, investigations and field work. Celebrating animals and confronting cruelty — On the web at humanesociety.org.
Founded in 1987, United Animal Nations (UAN) is North America's leading provider of emergency animal sheltering and disaster relief services and a key advocate for the critical needs of animals. Through its volunteer-driven Emergency Animal Rescue Service (EARS), UAN shelters and cares for animals displaced by natural disasters and other crises, such as criminal seizures and hoarding cases, in the United States and Canada.
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