Vancouver Island breeder surrenders 21 dogs in need of medical attention

A number of pugs and French bulldogs are recovering from poor living conditions at a Vancouver Island breeder and preparing for adoption.

According to the BC SPCA, a total of 21 dogs (17 adults and four puppies) ranging in age from six weeks old to six years old were surrendered to the BC SPCA by the VI breeder, all of which are suffering from skin ailments among other afflictions.

"Several dogs need soft-palate surgery, nasal surgery, one has digestive issues and some have cherry eye," says BC SPCA.

"They require treatment for ear infections, dentals and one is on antibiotics for a badly infected tail that may require surgery."

BC SPCA says that the individual who surrendered the dogs has a past with the organization's Special Provincial Constables and has previously surrendered animals.

When the constable attending to the property examined the area he noted that it was "cluttered, dirty and parts of the floor had been ripped up to reveal plywood underneath."

“The BC SPCA is continuing to advocate for breeder regulations that would outline standards of care for dogs and cats in this largely unregulated industry,” says Marcie Moriarty, chief prevention and enforcement officer for the BC SPCA.

“We are still waiting on the provincial government to enact these important regulations.”

Some of the pugs are ready to be adopted pending medical clearance and those interested in adopting those pugs, or others as they are cleared for adoption, can learn more about applying for the opportunity here.

BC SPCA is asking for donations that will help cover the $13,000 in surgery costs and be used to influence the provincial government to implement tighter breeder regulations.