KELOWNA — They’re on the road to recovery but the bills are piling up.
The Kelowna and Penticton branches of the SPCA are putting out a public appeal for funds following the seizure of dogs and horses in Clearwater earlier this month.
Sixteen dogs were seized, most of them standard poodle and golden retriever crosses. Two horses were also seized.
The SPCA says the dogs are being rehabilitated but the cost of caring for the neglected animals has been expensive.
“Sadly, many of the dogs require intensive dental medical treatment as well as other surgeries – most have now been spayed or neutered,” says Suzanne Pugh, manager, Kelowna Branch, BC SPCA. “One dog is recovering from a five-hour surgery where several masses were removed, samples have been sent away for diagnosis and extensive dental work was carried out. Another has a heart condition requiring further monitoring.”
Donations are being accepted online at the Kelowna or Penticton shelters. People can also drop off donations at 3785 Casorso Road, Kelowna and at 2200 Dartmouth Drive, Penticton.
Pugh says once the dogs are in good health, they will be adopted out.
The owners of the animals are facing cruelty charges.
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