We're full: Dozens of seized animals put Calgary Humane Society over capacity
David Bell | CBC News | Posted: October 13, 2017 8:40 PM | Last Updated: October 13, 2017
53 dogs, 3 cats and 2 turtles found in distress in northeast home
Dozens of animals have been seized from a northeast home and it's put the Calgary Humane Society beyond its capacity.
Two turtles, three cats and 53 dogs were taken from the home on Thursday, the society said in a Friday release.
"This particular seizure, which remains under investigation and limits details which can be shared, continues a recent trend of mass intakes," the society said.
Thursday's seizure brings the total animals seized over a two-week period to 309 — a 50 per cent increase over the same period a year ago when the group took in 205 animals.
"What we are asking for from the Calgary community now is patience as a plan is put into place for each animal," executive director Carrie Fritz said in the release.
The group's annual fundraiser, Cocktails for Critters, goes Saturday at the Westin hotel.
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