Innisfail RCMP seize eight dogs from hotel room - update

RCMP Alberta - Innisfail RCMP have laid charges in relation to the seizure of eight dogs from a room at the Bluebird hotel in Innisfail Alberta.

Karin Adams 46 yrs old of no fixed address has been charged with:

• Mischief
• Personating a Peace Officer
• Fail to obtain dog license X 8
• Driving motor vehicle without holding a valid license
• Trespassing
• Harboring more than 3 dogs

Karin Adams was released by a justice of the peace with multiple conditions including a prohibition from owning, having the custody or control of or residing in the same premise of any animal.

Adams is set to attend Red Deer provincial court on July 31st at 0830 hrs.

All of the dogs seized have been turned over to Klassic Kennels for proper care and health examination. 7 of the 8 dogs have been determined to have been lawfully owned by Adams as she either purchased the dogs on private sale or were given the dogs by previous owners.

The RCMP encourages anyone looking to re-home a pet to conduct a thorough background check prior to giving anyone your pet.