Manitoba news: Over 130 dogs removed from Manitoba home [Video]

More than 130 dogs were removed from a home north of Winnipeg on Aug. 1, putting a greater strain on resources for the Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS).

On Tuesday, the WHS said it is working with the Office of Provincial Veterinarian-Animal Welfare (OPV-AW) to provide shelter and care for these animals.

According to the province, animal protection officers removed 137 dogs, who were in distress, living in unsanitary conditions and needed medical care. It notes that no dog was euthanized.

This incident occurred only three months after more than 60 Maltese dogs had been removed from a Winnipeg home.

“Before this recent seizure, we had almost 430 animals in care,” said Jessica Miller, CEO of the Humane Society. “That’s over 230 in foster care. The maximum capacity of our shelter is about 279 animals. It depends on size and breed, but we are well beyond that now.”

The WHS notes …