— The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says it has seized 13 exotic cats that were found in “horrific conditions” outside of Kamloops, B.C. Marcie Moriarty, chief prevention and enforcement officer, says in a statement that the African cats require extensive space to run and a highly enriched environment to express natural play and hunting behaviours. In addition the 13 exotic cats, the SPCA also seized two dogs and one domestic cat in distress from the same property. Serval cats are not included in the provincial controlled alien species legislation, which means their breeding is not regulated. The investigation is ongoing but the SPCA says it will recommend charges of animal cruelty in the case.

Source: National Post July 03, 2019 07:52 UTC