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Puppy Mill Beagle Puppies
Found in deplorable conditions all the agents from the Oakville Milton Humane Society were required to save traumatized and abused animals from a puppy mill.
On Friday February 13, 2015 OSPCA Agents from the Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS) attended a property in the area of Trafalgar Road and the 401 in response to allegations of a puppy mill operation at a Milton address. OSPCA Agent & OMHS Animal Protective Services Manager, Laura Mackasey attended the scene with a local veterinarian and the Halton Regional Police with a warrant obtained earlier that day. Upon inspection, it was determined by a veterinarian that all the dogs and rabbits found on the property needed to be removed.
"Removals of this caliber put an enormous financial strain on the shelter."
The OMHS removed a total of 10 rabbits and 28 dogs and 1 cat, including a litter of puppies, 4 pregnant females at full term and 2 deceased animals from the Puppy Mill. The removal required assistance from all OMHS staff to process the transportation, triage, housing and care for all the animals.
The dogs, mostly beagle type dogs, were found living outside with inadequate shelter and only frozen water in their bowls while the rabbits were also housed with inadequate conditions for the cold weather. The litter of puppies and their mother were taken to a veterinary hospital for immediate attention. All dogs and rabbits were examined by veterinarians and are being treated for any health concerns.
These poor dogs and rabbits were living outside without proper shelter during one of the coldest winters we have had. Now they are safe and warm under our loving care.Charges may be pending as OSPCA Agent Laura Mackasey continues the investigation this week.
"We would like to encourage the public to forward any concerns for animal neglect to the Oakville & Milton Humane Society" said OSPCA Agent Laura Mackasey, “ because in this case, 39 animals were saved from just one phone call about a neglected donkey.”
The Oakville & Milton Humane Society already had 27 dogs in their care before the Puppy Mill removal, stretching the limited resources even further by taking in an additional 39 more animals. Removals of this caliber put an enormous financial strain on the shelter as we provide the necessary care and medical attention for the new arrivals and then continue our care for our current shelter family.
A registered charity, the Oakville & Milton Humane Society receives no government funding or funding from any animal welfare organization to care for the animals in need. The OMHS relies on the compassion and generosity of the community to “speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.
If you wish to make a contribution to the Oakville & Milton Humane Society please click the following link: Donation OMHS.
