An investigation into distressed animals has resulted in the largest animal seizure in Calgary’s history.

On Tuesday, members of the Calgary Humane Society’s protection and investigations team responded to a home in the 3500 block of 64 Street Northeast and seized:

  • 1,037 domesticated mice
  • 80 fish
  • cats (three)
  • dogs (three)

Members of the Calgary Police Service, Animal Services, and the Calgary Fire Department assisted with the investigation.

“By volume, this is the largest animal seizure in Calgary history,” said Brad Nichols, senior manager of cruelty investigation with the Calgary Humane Society. “275 animals had to be euthanized on intake due to injuries.”

Nichols says the investigation into the matter continues as the animals undergo veterinary assessment and treatment but charges are pending against the owner of the animals.

The health inspector has deemed the home uninhabitable.