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OMHS welcomes donations as investigation continues by Herb Garbutt Oakville Beaver Staff 3 | Friday, February 20, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com The investigation into 39 animals found with inadequate, or in some cases no, shelter in Milton last Friday is continuing as the animals are housed at the Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS). Kim Millan, executive director of the OMHS, said the investigation could take some time as a strong case would be needed to support charges, should any be laid. Twenty-eight dogs, 10 rabbits and a cat were removed from a rural Milton property near Trafalgar Road and Hwy. 401 last Friday afternoon after an anonymous tip about a donkey led animal welfare representatives and police to the property. Temperatures below 020C With frigid temperatures dropping below -20C, the animals, found in an open field with inadequate shelter, had only frozen water in bowls. Among the 28 dogs found was a litter of seven puppies a little more than a week old. Another dog gave birth to seven puppies shortly after being taken into the OMHS' care. "All the animals are doing well," said Millan. She also noted there has been much interest in the dogs, however, the OMHS will have to wait for the results of the investigation before it can make any of the canines available for adoption. Pictured above left, Laura MacKasey, manager of Animal Protection Provincial Offences and OSPCA agent with the Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS), poses with a mother and pups that were part of a large rescue of 28 dogs, 10 rabbits and one cat in Milton last Friday. At right, the pups snuggle up together warm and toasty. | photo by Eric Riehl ­ Oakville Beaver (Follow on Twitter @halton_photog or facebook.com/HaltonPhotog) Any medical concerns the animals have also need to be addressed before they can be adopted. Many of the rabbits, housed in inadequate conditions for the cold weather, had numer- ous lacerations and infections on their legs. One needed to have an eye removed. Among the dogs, several were found to have heartworm or poor dental health. OMHS now has double number of dogs The rescue has doubled the number of dogs in the OMHS' care and three rescued beagles are expected to deliver litters in the next couple of weeks. "Removals of this caliber put an enormous financial strain on the shelter as we provide the necessary care and medical attention for the new arrivals and then continue to care for our current shelter family," said Millan. The OMHS is a registered charity that relies on donations from the community. It receives no funding from the government or any animal welfare organization. Donations can be made by calling 905-845-1551 or online at http://bit. ly/1AX7Dej. Mark `Rescue' in the notes and 100 per cent of your donation will be used to care for these animals. n ow o f f e r i n g P h ys i ot h e r a P y o s t eo Pat h y at h l e t i c t h e r a P y Sore Feet, Sports Injury, Painful Ingrown Toenails? Plantar Warts? We can help! Exceptional footcare for all ages. · Routine footcare · Corns & calluses · Plantar warts · Heel/arch/foot pain · Diabetic footcare and education · Thick or ingrown nails · Nail surgery · Sports related foot problems & injuries · Custom made orthotics · Sigvaris® compression stockings · Evenings and saturday appointments available · New patients welcome! J. Richard Werkman chiropodist oakvillesportsmedicinecentre.ca 905 337 8455 We're Certified Compression Fitters! located on the north/west corner of maple grove dr. and cornwall rd. 1495 Cornwall Rd., Suite 33, Oakville T: 905-845-4817 www.werkman.ca Don't Compromise on Driver Training upComing Courses march 16, 17, 18, 19 4 Days 9:30 am to 3:30 pm march 28, 29 April 11, 12 2 Weekends 9:30 am to 3:30 pm April 25, 26, may 2,3 2 Weekends 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Located in Downtown Oakville for over 25 years! www.drivewiseoakville.com 905-845-7200