44 Animals In Shockingly Unsanitary Conditions Found By BC SPCA

The BC SPCA has taken close to fifty small breed dogs and cats into their care after they were found living in a home filled with feces, urine and ‘’incredible amounts of garbage’’ in a community off the coast of Vancouver Island.

“The home where the 44 animals were living was so bad you could smell the feces before you entered,” says Eileen Drever, senior officer protection and stakeholder relations for the BC SPCA.

“When the animal protection officers entered the home they discovered the main floor was covered in what can only be described as a carpet of feces and there were incredible amounts of garbage in many of the rooms.”

Drever adds that animals could be found everywhere, including inside the walls.

“There was no visible food or water for them. The home had no running water at all.”

The animals were transported by boat to Nanaimo, and they will be cared for at BC SPCA centres across Vancouver Island.

Of the dogs that have already been fully examined, many are emaciated and there is also evidence of dental disease.

Drever says the dogs are doing remarkably well given what they have been through.

“A number of the dogs were fearful, but after a night in the animal centre, they were excited to see BC SPCA staff,” says Drever.

It is unknown at this time when the animals will be available for adoption.

To learn more, visit BC SPCA.