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41 dogs, including 16 puppies, rescued from ‘unsanitary conditions’ in New Brunswick

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NBSPCA rescues 41 dogs from unsanitary conditions
WATCH: The New Brunswick SPCA rescued 41 dogs, including 16 puppies, from an undisclosed location last week. They say they’re having to rescue more animals than ever before, which is a worrying trend that’s been rising since the COVID-19 pandemic. Suzanne Lapointe reports – Mar 25, 2025

The New Brunswick SPCA recently rescued 41 dogs from “extremely unsanitary conditions” amid a 20 per cent hike in animal protection investigations.

The organization says it was called to a location in northeastern New Brunswick last Thursday, where animal protection officers found 25 adult dogs and 16 puppies.

Forty-one dogs were seized by the NBSPCA.
Forty-one dogs were seized by the NBSPCA. Provided/NBSPCA

All the animals were removed from the property and received medical care. They will remain in foster care while they recover.

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“The transformation we’re already seeing in these dogs is remarkable,” said Lesley Rogers, executive director of the NBSPCA, in a release.

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“They’re receiving proper grooming, medical attention and care, but will require ongoing treatment to fully recover.”

A photo of one of the dogs that was rescued. Provided/NBSPCA

The organization says veterinary bills have already reached $6,000 for the dogs, a figure that is expected to rise “significantly” as each dog is treated.

The animals are not currently available for adoption. An investigation into the case is ongoing.

The NBSPCA says officers have noticed a “troubling trend” so far this year, with a 20 per cent increase in investigations compared to the same three months of 2024.

Anyone who would like to help with the rehabilitation costs can donate to the organization by visiting nbspca.ca/donate or calling 506-381-6654.

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A photo of the same dog that was rescued by the NBSPCA after receiving treatment. Provided/NBSPCA

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