With the recent surrender of 17 dogs from a Surrey breeder, the BC SPCA has seen a marked increase in the number of puppies placed in its care this year.

91裸聊视频淲e have had almost 350 puppies come into care so far, compared to 200 at this time last year,91裸聊视频� said Eileen Drever, the BC SPCA91裸聊视频檚 senior officer for protection and stakeholder relations.

Most recently, a breeder in Surrey surrendered 17 dogs (11 eight-day-old yellow Labrador retrievers, three 10-week-old border collie-cross puppies and five adult retriever mixes) to the BC SPCA91裸聊视频檚 care 91裸聊视频� an example of the ongoing influx of puppies from breeders and other sources, a release said.

Drever says many of the puppies coming into SPCA care are from individuals who turned to breeding to make money during the COVID-19 pandemic when the demand for pets was high, but who are now are overwhelmed with the costs of caring for animals as the market for their puppies has diminished.

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91裸聊视频淚n the recent intake of puppies, they tested positive for roundworm and giardia, which we are currently treating,91裸聊视频� Drever said.

She noted that the surrender of large numbers of puppies places increased strain on the BC SPCA91裸聊视频檚 resources.

91裸聊视频淎lthough puppies do tend to get adopted more quickly than adult dogs, puppies and their moms require a huge commitment of time and energy from the BC SPCA91裸聊视频檚 foster volunteers,91裸聊视频� she said.

91裸聊视频淢oms and their puppies require round-the-clock care until the puppies are weaned. The puppies also need to be house-trained and socialized.91裸聊视频�

Drever doesn91裸聊视频檛 see the influx slowing anytime soon.

91裸聊视频淭here are just too many people who still think this is a good way to earn quick money and don91裸聊视频檛 understand the amount of care required and the costs involved,91裸聊视频� said Drever.

91裸聊视频淭hat is why we encourage everyone to make sure they are getting their dogs from reputable breeders. Or better still, adopt a dog from the BC SPCA or a rescue organization with a good reputation.91裸聊视频�

The puppies are expected to be available for adoption in approximately six weeks.

To find out about adopting, visit the BC SPCA91裸聊视频檚 .

tricia.weel@peacearchnews.com
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