Charges have officially been laid against EJ Rescue in Airdrie following an investigation that began early in December.
Based on reports, two charges have been filed against EJ Rescue, one under the business license bylaw and the other concerning the provincial Animal Protection Act, which is linked to a clause in which individuals cause distress to animals. According to the Animal Protection Act, distress is defined as the deprivation of adequate shelter, ventilation, space, food, water, or veterinary care.
On December 12, Airdrie Municipal Enforcement executed a search warrant against EJ Rescue in the city's northeast and according to reports, 44 dogs were seized in total over the last month. No more dogs remain at the Rescue, as of December 13. The Alberta Society for the Protection of Animals (SPCA) had also been to EJ Rescue to seize dogs on Dec. 12.
According to reports, there were complaints levied by Airdrie residents against EJ Rescue dating as far back as 2016, stemming from odours and feces being left in cages behind the business and runaway dogs having escaped the fenced enclosure.
More details to come.
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