Large scale rescue: nearly 300 animals recovered from shelter

Nearly 300 animals – both domestic and livestock – have been rescued from a northern Alberta property posing as an animal rescue. Article content

Valleyview RCMP are midst investigating allegations of animals in distress and animal cruelty at a shelter within their jurisdiction, assisted by the Canadian Animal Task Force and the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society. Article content

Recommended Videos Article content

In the Woods Animal Rescue has effectively ceased operating as a rescue at this time – notes the business with a Nampa, AB mailing address.

“In The Woods Animal Rescue will be temporarily closed to all animal intakes and adoptions while we cooperate with an ongoing investigation by the SPCA…” notes the business’ website cache and internet footprint.

“Charges are currently