CALGARY – It seems a resolution may have been reached in a conflict over six puppies rescued from Mexico by a Canadian couple.
Lisa Ryall and her husband found six stray dogs on the streets of a village north of Puerto Vallerta which they say were in danger of being culled.
Desperate to help the young animals, Lisa brought them back to Canada last week, hoping they could be adopted.
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However, the dogs were brought in on the wrong paperwork, and have been detained in Calgary by Canadian Border Services (CBS).
Officials have told the couple the pups must stay in quarantine for 30 days and then be returned to Mexico.
Lisa and her husband have met with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) several times, and have reportedly been told the dogs will have to temporarily leave Canada, but will be allowed back once the proper paperwork has been filled out.
The bill to keep the dogs in quarantine is almost $400 a day.
Note: If you’re interested in helping the puppies, McKnight Veterinary Hospital in Calgary is accepting donations on behalf of the dogs – contact Dave Rubenstein at (403) 457-0911.
If you want to provide feedback on the issues of the puppies quarantined in Calgary by the CFIA – contact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency regarding their pet/animal restrictions.
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