Internal SPCA review begins as newly-adopted puppy tracked, taken by former owner

SAANICH, B.C. – An internal investigation is underway within the B.C. SPCA, after a newly-adopted puppy was reclaimed by its original owner.

Officials at the society want to know how a 30-year-old Squamish woman was able to trace the nine-month-old husky-shepherd cross to its new home on Vancouver Island.

Police were called after someone broke into a Saanich home last Tuesday and grabbed the dog.

An investigation led to the Squamish resident who had the pup when she was taken into custody.

According to the SPCA, the dog had been abandoned by its original owner and it was surrendered to the society for placement in its adoption program. (CFAX)