SPCA Seize

On Tuesday, the SPCA found two houses full of cats and dogs left unattended in unsanitary conditions. The cats smelled like urine, some of the dogs got into fights, and they are a few others with infections of their upper respiratory. The SPCA had taken in 50 animals so far and have more to still take in. 

The two houses that the animals were found in are both owned by a Bobbie Mael. She is an animal advocate who is the executive director of the Eastern Niagara Animal Welfare Alliance. Police say she has not been in the home for two weeks because she has been in jail due to a DWI charge and has only completed two weeks of the three month sentence. Mael says that volunteers were supposed to be taking care of the animals.

Officials say they don't know if the animals suffered these injuries under her care or the care of the people she left in charge. When these animals are taken care for, they will be sent back to the owners they came from, the shelters Mael got them from, or to other adoption agencies. The SPCA says the Mael had good intentions but she got overwhelmed with all of the animals. 

I think it is horrible that these animals had to go through this. I just can't believe that the owner is an animal advocate. It is her job to be taking care of the animals, not putting them in a situation like this. I hope she receives charges for her actions, which have not be given to her yet.