The BC SPCA has taken 50 rabbits from a property in Nanaimo following an investigation of animal cruelty.
The rabbits were seized and surrendered to the SPCA on April 17th after the owners failed to comply with BC SPCA orders to relieve the distress of the animals. A small dog was also taken into custody as it was in need of veterinary care.
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“Our constables responded to a complaint about animals in distress on a property where rabbits were being raised for meat and for show,” said BC SPCA senior animal protection officer Tina Heary. “We found a large number of animals living in substandard conditions, many were being kept in very small cages, others had no shelter, there was poor ventilation, excessive garbage and debris throughout the property and many of the animals had inadequate food or water.”
She adds that several of the animals were underweight and suffering from dental issues.
Photo Credit: BC SPCA
“We will definitely be recommending charges of animal cruelty in this case,” said Heary. “We are extremely grateful to Dr. Ken Langelier, Randy Langelier and the team at Island Veterinary Hospital for their help in assessing all of the surrendered animals. We are now looking for loving homes for these wonderful animals. If anyone can help, we encourage them to visit one of our Island shelters.”
The rabbits were taken to the Nanaimo and District SPCA shelter and 14 have been transferred to nearby SPCA shelters for ongoing care and adoption.
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