66 sick, neglected dogs rescued in one of largest B.C. puppy mill seizures

The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) rescued 66 sick and neglected dogs and puppies – in one of the largest puppy mill seizures in B.C. history.

"The 32 adult dogs and 34 puppies, including Old English sheepdogs, Bernese mountain dogs, soft-coated wheaton terriers, standard poodles, miniature poodles and Portuguese water dogs, were seized from a Langley breeder on Feb. 4," BC SPCA wrote on its Facebook page.

“BC SPCA shelter and veterinary staff have been working around the clock to address the animals’ serious medical and psychological issues, which include broken limbs, missing ears and eyes, infections and abscesses, malnourishment, dental disease, severe matting, fur caked in dried feces and overgrown nails,” the Facebook post said.

The Vancouver shelter is requesting donations of blankets, towels and dog beds to help keep the dogs and puppies warm and comfortable

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