A number of dogs and cats have been seized from a south Edmonton house after officers found them in “concerning conditions.”
Multiple police cruisers as well as peace officer vehicles were parked in front of the Mount Pleasant home on Monday morning.
Global News crews saw multiple beagles, Boston terriers and cats being taken from the property at 61 Avenue and 106 Street.
One of the beagles appeared to be pregnant.
There was a large amount of garbage piled in front of the house, as well as in the driveway – where a pet kennel was stacked on the top of the heap.
Officers put gas masks on to enter the property.
Police say nine dogs and two cats were taken from the property under the animal protection act.
Animal control peace officers from the City of Edmonton loaded up the animals into their vehicles, assisting the police with their investigation.
Police say after being checked over by veterinarians the animals were in decent condition, other than some requiring fluids and some having matting.
One woman, who told Global News she owned the dogs, was yelling at the police. She said she doesn’t live in the house, but rather “in the country.”
The lady angrily said on her rural property she has kennels, dog houses, food and water and “all the things they need.”
She was upset officers wouldn’t go look at that other property.
Global News contacted the Alberta SPCA and they confirmed an investigation is underway regarding that rural property in Strathcona County around the condition of horses.
According to Edmonton’s bylaws, one property can house a maximum of six cats and three dogs.