Six puppies have found their forever homes in a town overrun with stray dogs, thanks to the hard work of Alexis Creek, B.C. Mounties.
When Cst. Krista Mangan learned of a litter of puppies in the community that needed homes she jumped into action.
The tiny town of Alexis Creek, which is 112 kilometres west of Williams Lake, has a population of 130 residents and 1,500 who live in four First Nations reserves.
Mounties said one of the unique challenges of working there is the over population of dogs.
The over population has resulted in a large number of strays that run freely and can pose a nuisance, Mounties said.
However, when Mangan learned of seven puppies that desperately needed homes she used social networking and determination to find safe homes for six of them.
While one puppy has yet to be claimed, she is positive it will find a home soon.
Mangan said in a release that the stray dogs are a safety issue and officers are working hard to solve the problem.
“Stray dogs are one of the hot topics, and several solutions are being proposed at this time. I have a soft spot for animals, and knew that I would be able to find homes for them easily, said Mangan.
The RCMP and the local SPCA are active in encouraging residents to spay and neuter their pets.
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