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SPCA seizes 54 animals from North Okanagan property

The 46 horses, 4 dogs and 4 hogs were in distress due to inadequate food, water and shelter.

46 horses, 4 dogs, 4 hogs in distress due to inadequate food, water, shelter

One of four dogs seized by the B.C. SPCA from a Vernon property. (B.C. SPCA)

The B.C.SPCA has seized 46 horses, four dogs and four hogs from a Vernonproperty after receiving complaints that the animals were not being cared for.

Senior SPCA officer EileenDreversaid society constables met with the distressed animals' owner earlier this month and issued orders around providingadequate food, water and shelter.

"We have monitored the situation and requested daily documentation that the orders were being met," said Drever.

"Unfortunately,we were not satisfied that the owner had made the necessary changes andsought a warrant to remove the animals."

Theanimals were seized on Monday and are currently being housed at an undisclosed locationin theOkanagan, where they are being examined by veterinarians and receivingcare.

One of the four dogs that is now under veterinary care. The B.C. SPCA seized 46 horses, four dogs and four hogs from the Vernon property on March 25. (B.C. SPCA)

"All animals are dependent on their caregivers to provide them with the basic necessities," said Drever.

The B.C. SPCA continues to investigate.