They are the cutest things ever, says officerContinued from page 1stacked upon crates with defecation falling through onto the other dogs. It was packed solid with urine and defecation and newspaper shred-dings. The dogs were being housed with several of them in a small cage and the size of the cage was not allowing them adequate movement.Barrett, who says her eyes still sting from the ammonia in the air at the home, described the smell in the house as overwhelming. She said one of her officers had to leave at one point when he began having breathing problems.As much as we just deal with animals, I am a little concerned for the owner as well. I kept on stressing that to her and finally after explaining to her that even she shouldnt be living in these conditions she actually ended up cooperating with us and surrendering the animals to us, said Barrett.They say hoarding is a psychological illnessSUBMITTED PHOTOSand after seeing this case I think that is the truth.Its like with alcoholics, they dont realize howRESCUED:Officers from the Oakville and Milton District Humane Society (right) rescued dozens of chihuahuas that had been improperly housed and bad it is until somebody shows them what theykept in what officers described was akin to a hoarder's home.are actually doing.As additional medical testing still needs to bepublic does, so expenses are great on our end, Cornwall Rd., or by calling 905-845-1551 or Despite the conditions they were found in,done, Barrett was unable to give any kind of timesaid Barrett.online at www.oakvillemiltonhumane.ca.Barrett said, the chihuahuas were surprisinglyas to when the dogs will be available for adop-We never plan to have 30-plus dogs in our I suggest everyone come and look at them healthy.tion.care at one time and some of them do need because they are the cutest things ever, said They had some minor eye and respiratoryIn the meantime, providing food and shelterdental work, some of them do need special atten-Barrett.problems, but this is actually clearing up afterand medical treatment for these dogs has provention to grooming, vaccinations, spaying and Small Chihuahuas, but big hearts. being exposed to clean air for a few days.to be a considerable drain on the humane soci-neutering. All these things cause the shelter a The Oakville and Milton Humane Society is Barrett said since the dogs were removedetys limited resources.great expense.continuing to investigate this incident.from the home they have become more sociableWe use local veterinarians, just like theDonations can be made at the shelter at 445 No charges have been filed at this time.with people.This April 22nd marks the 41st anniversary of the establishment of Earth Day. To mark this milestone,The Oakville Beaver will be producing a very special publication, Lin OakvilleONLY ONE AVAILABLEIt will be a special issue that focuses on reducing our individual environmental impact!1,400 sq. ft.If you feel that this forum may provide the perfect venueto promote your enviro friendly product or service, pleaseGloft aargdneemail Daniel Baird dbaird@oakvillebeaver.comun HomeB905-337-5552 Over 65? Tired of cutting grass & shovelling snow?Enjoy Lifestyle Freedom.ChooseWoodside MewsA PROJECT OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF OAKVILLEEverything You Need For Daily Living On One Floor Plus multi-purpose loft with 3-piece bathroom. Garage, laundry, master bedroom, den, living room, verandah and patio Maintenance-free living Your capital appreciates Attractive clubhouse Near transit, library, churches, shopping, seniors recreation centre!REBECCALibrary905.338.1657.W.DRERnormandy@cogeco.netOHSEKALCoronationwww.woodsidemews.caParkwww.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, April 6, 2011 10TTHHIIRRDDLLIINNEEWWWWOOOODDSSIIDDEEFFOOUURRTTHHLLIINNEE