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rfmcdonaldCBC reports that the controversy over whether or not the Toronto Humane Society is taking proper care of its charges has taken a new turn.
Commenters at CBC wonder how much of a surprise this was, given that the first article in The Globe and Mail appeared Saturday. Needless to say, the controversy is bound to continue.
The Toronto Humane Society said it has been vindicated following a surprise inspection by a team from the Ontario Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
On Tuesday the OSPCA carried out an inspection of the humane society's River Street facility, accompanied by Toronto police officers and a large group of reporters who had been told about the raid.
The OSPCA said it was suspending the society's affiliate status, which means it will no longer be able to launch investigations into charges of cruelty to animals, and will also be prevented from carrying out any policing or enforcement under the Ontario SPCA Act.
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On Wednesday, the humane society issued a news release claiming the snap inspection and examination of the 1,100 animals inside the shelter had failed to turn up any serious problems.
"After an exhaustive five-hour search the Ontario SPCA found the clinic and shelter to be spotlessly clean and orderly," said the release.
Different treatment plans were recommended for four cats.
"It was agreed that two cats in the hospital be given a dental consult and two other cats receive additional fluids," the society said in its statement.
Commenters at CBC wonder how much of a surprise this was, given that the first article in The Globe and Mail appeared Saturday. Needless to say, the controversy is bound to continue.
