Image: Chilliwack SPCA / The Chilliwack chapter of the B.C. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, or SPCA, says two pitties that were found tied together to a fence outside its facility in late August are in the midst of recuperating.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Chilliwack SPCA

Chilliwack SPCA takes action after dogs found tied to a fence together outside its facility

Sep 10, 2024 | 9:30 AM

CHILLIWACK — The Chilliwack chapter of the B.C. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, or SPCA, says two dogs that were found tied together to a fence outside its facility in late August are in the midst of recuperating.

According to an update provided last week Wednesday, the SPCA says two female pitties were left tied up to its fence late one night in August. Under ideal circumstances, the dogs would have been brought to the facility for adoption during normal business hours, but that didn’t happen in this case.

“Sadly, as this happens more and more often, these two young ladies were left tied to our fence late one night,” Chilliwack SPCA said. “These two gals didn’t just walk up to our gates, they weren’t brought in by loving owners wanting to do what is best for their family members. Sometimes things happen for a reason.”

The dogs did not have a microchip or tattoo to identify them, meaning SPCA staff took them in and provided care.

“Deep down we were hoping that maybe they had been taken and brought to us, but it’s not looking like that is the case,” Chilliwack SPCA wrote on Facebook, meaning the dogs were likely abandoned. “Were they scared? Absolutely! Were they confused? I’d say so!”

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SPCA staff said Wednesday, September 4 that the two dogs are now in good shape and eating well, but will require some degree of training.

“We get the impression they were most likely kept in crates for extended periods,” the SPCA said. “They love to run and tussle with each other, not sure but they may be mother/daughter? Sadly we won’t know, we do not have any other information.”

As of last Wednesday, the SPCA said the two are looking for loving homes.

The Chilliwack SPCA is located at 6797 Hopedale Road in Greendale. They can be reached at 604-823-6612, or via email at chilliwack@spca.bc.ca.