Several cruelty investigations are underway after the Nova Scotia SPCA took in more than 130 seized or surrendered animals in under two months.
In a news release, the organization says they have hundreds of animals in their care on any given day but what has been different over the past few months, is the number of animals who need medical care.
Kevin Strooband, Chief Inspector with the investigation says these animals are defenseless.
“Through our investigations team, coupled with the life-saving efforts of shelter and veterinary medical staff, we will work to not only hold those responsible for the cruelty to account but will work tirelessly to heal these precious animals in the hope of finding them loving homes.”
Plea for donations
The cost to take care of the 130 plus animals alone, is going through the roof, estimated at more than $150,000 to cover food, shelter and medical expenses.
For just October, the SPCA says they are looking at a loss of tens of thousands of dollars, with mailed in donations affected due to the Canada Post strike.
The province does not provide any funding for medical care and the SPCA is pleading to the community for help in their recovery.
“Some animals need long term medical care due to their poor physical condition and others need emergency care like Fern, who had 852 porcupine quills that had to be removed,” says Alicia Avendano, Veterinary Assistant and Shelter Liasion.
“It all adds up. It is all needed to improve the quality of life of these animals,” says Avendano.
Donations can be made online or at your local shelter.
