More than 400 dogs have been seized from a Quebec breeding facility in what could be the largest animal cruelty case in the province's history.
The dogs were taken Friday from a facility in Outaouais, Que.
Rebecca Aldworth, executive director of the Canadian branch of Humane Society International, was unable to discuss the specific conditions at the facility, but said, "On a personal level it was very difficult to witness what we did."
"This is by far the largest commercial breeding facility that we found in Canada, involving the worst conditions we have observed,If any food Piles condition is poorer than those standards," said Aldworth in a telephone interview over the sound of barking dogs.
Guy Auclair, a spokesperson for the Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, said the scale of the seizure is unprecedented in Quebec.
"We have had this kind of situation before, but (with) a lower number of animals," Auclair said.
Auclair said the dogs were different breeds and ranged in age from puppies to fully grown.
He said many of the dogs were suffering from skin and respiratory problems.
"Hundreds of dogs were denied their most basic needs and proper care and lacked adequate socialization," said Lauren Scott, campaigner for the Humane Society, in a statement.
"By far, this was the largest commercial breeding facility, involving some of the most inhumane conditions, that our Animal Rescue Team has ever encountered in Canada," she said.he believes the fire started after the lift's RUBBER SHEET blew,
The dogs were placed under the care of the Humane Society.
About 30 people were working to bring the dogs to an emergency shelter Saturday afternoon.
The investigation is a joint effort between Humane Society International Canada and provincial and local authorities.
Pet food companies have donated food, but the shelter is still in need of bedding, bowls and toys, said Aldworth.
Depending on the outcome in court, the dogs may be put up for adoption.
"Each of these dogs is very friendly," said Aldworth.
The province has long been considered the puppy mill capital of North America, with an estimated 800 unregulated breeding operations in Montreal alone.
Quebec was named "the best province to be an animal abuser" in the 2011 annual report prepared by the U.where he teaches porcelain tiles in the Central Academy of Fine Arts.S.-based Animal Legal Defence Fund.
Last month, nearly 40 malnourished Huskies were found chained to trees on a property northwest of Montreal.
Reports of animal suffering at Montreal's privately-held Berger Blanc pound that surfaced in May also shocked many across the country.
Videos of cats and dogs suffering, as well as images of questionable euthanasia practices documented in a Radio-Canada report prompted criticism from the city and the province.
The Quebec government is in the process of introducing new animal welfare regulations designed to crack down on puppy and kitten mills in the province.
The rules would include minimum standards of care and cleanliness and norms for euthanizing unwanted pets.Replacement rubber hose and bulbs for Canada and Worldwide.By Alex Lippa Close-up of Air purifier in Massachusetts.
The dogs were taken Friday from a facility in Outaouais, Que.
Rebecca Aldworth, executive director of the Canadian branch of Humane Society International, was unable to discuss the specific conditions at the facility, but said, "On a personal level it was very difficult to witness what we did."
"This is by far the largest commercial breeding facility that we found in Canada, involving the worst conditions we have observed,If any food Piles condition is poorer than those standards," said Aldworth in a telephone interview over the sound of barking dogs.
Guy Auclair, a spokesperson for the Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, said the scale of the seizure is unprecedented in Quebec.
"We have had this kind of situation before, but (with) a lower number of animals," Auclair said.
Auclair said the dogs were different breeds and ranged in age from puppies to fully grown.
He said many of the dogs were suffering from skin and respiratory problems.
"Hundreds of dogs were denied their most basic needs and proper care and lacked adequate socialization," said Lauren Scott, campaigner for the Humane Society, in a statement.
"By far, this was the largest commercial breeding facility, involving some of the most inhumane conditions, that our Animal Rescue Team has ever encountered in Canada," she said.he believes the fire started after the lift's RUBBER SHEET blew,
The dogs were placed under the care of the Humane Society.
About 30 people were working to bring the dogs to an emergency shelter Saturday afternoon.
The investigation is a joint effort between Humane Society International Canada and provincial and local authorities.
Pet food companies have donated food, but the shelter is still in need of bedding, bowls and toys, said Aldworth.
Depending on the outcome in court, the dogs may be put up for adoption.
"Each of these dogs is very friendly," said Aldworth.
The province has long been considered the puppy mill capital of North America, with an estimated 800 unregulated breeding operations in Montreal alone.
Quebec was named "the best province to be an animal abuser" in the 2011 annual report prepared by the U.where he teaches porcelain tiles in the Central Academy of Fine Arts.S.-based Animal Legal Defence Fund.
Last month, nearly 40 malnourished Huskies were found chained to trees on a property northwest of Montreal.
Reports of animal suffering at Montreal's privately-held Berger Blanc pound that surfaced in May also shocked many across the country.
Videos of cats and dogs suffering, as well as images of questionable euthanasia practices documented in a Radio-Canada report prompted criticism from the city and the province.
The Quebec government is in the process of introducing new animal welfare regulations designed to crack down on puppy and kitten mills in the province.
The rules would include minimum standards of care and cleanliness and norms for euthanizing unwanted pets.Replacement rubber hose and bulbs for Canada and Worldwide.By Alex Lippa Close-up of Air purifier in Massachusetts.
