Mother dies of suspected anti-freeze poisoning, B.C. SPCA caring for 21 surrendered puppies in Northern B.C.

The B.C. SPCA is looking after 21 puppies and a mother dog who were recently taken into care at one of its locations in Northern B.C.

“The pups came into our care after two females, believed to be strays, gave birth to them on a property,” says B.C. SPCA manager Candace Buchamer, in a press release issued by the non-profit.

“Sadly, one of the female mothers died, possibly from anti-freeze poisoning, but the surviving mom and all 21 week-old puppies were brought to the shelter for care.”

The South Peace B.C. SPCA did an emergency intake of Shadow, the remaining mother dog and the 21 pups. The dog was suffering from mastitis but responded quickly to the antibiotics she was prescribed and is recovering well, says Buchamer.

“She is nursing her four smallest pups who are only a third of the size of their brothers and sisters. That meant foster homes for the remaining 17 pups had to be found as soon as possible.”

Most of the puppies have been placed into foster care within 48 hours of them arriving at the shelter.

The puppies will be in the B.C. SPCA’s care for approximately three to four weeks before they are ready for adoption.

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