In total, nine dogs, five birds, three cats, two rabbits, and one pig were taken from the property

After reports of animals in distress, the SPCA went to the property on Sunday

LANGLEY (NEWS 1130) — The BC SPCA rescued 20 animals from a Langley property that are now receiving veterinary treatment after enduring treatment such as being caged for long periods of time without water.

After reports of animals in distress, the SPCA went to the property on Sunday. In total, nine dogs, five birds, three cats, two rabbits, and one pig were taken in.

“All of the animals removed met the definition of distress under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act,” said Marcie Moriarty, chief prevention and enforcement officer for the BC SPCA. “There were concerns in the complaint about dogs being crated for long periods of time, and with one exception, the dogs were crated without access to water when our officers arrived. We are currently completing veterinary assessments with regard to the animals’ medical issues.”

The person the animals were seized from is well known to the SPCA.

Among the dog breeds found were two Maltese, one Rottweiler, one Labrador retriever, one border collie, one boxer, one collie mix, one poodle and one pitbull.