On Saturday, more than 60 animals are now safe after being rescued from a central Georgia home.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, at the request of Hancock Animal Friends, is rescuing 65 dogs living on the property of an overwhelmed pet owner in Hancock County at a Milledgeville home.
The agency’s worked together to remove the animals, and the Atlanta Humane Society took 29 of them into their care. The remaining animals will be cared for by the ASPCA.
During the removal, the Atlanta Humane Society assisted with the rescue by providing on-the-ground responders and veterinary expertise. Hancock Animal Friends also assisted with the rescue and is caring for several dogs and puppies that were removed from the property earlier this month.
The AHS said many of the dogs will require medical and behavior support before being placed up for adoption. Some suffered from medical issues that will require immediate veterinary treatment, including mange, overgrown nails, and parasites, as well as one dog with a broken limb and one with conjunctivitis.
Kyle Held, director of investigations for the ASPCA said:
“The ASPCA is pleased to be in a position where we have the expertise and resources to help pet owners in need and improve the lives of animals in communities across the country. We commend Hancock Animal Friends for recognizing the need for additional assistance to provide appropriate care for these dogs and thank the Atlanta Humane Society for their support, Some of these dogs will require medical treatment and behavioral rehabilitation, and we look forward to providing them with much-needed care and helping prepare them for the next chapter in their lives.”
More than 25 of the dogs removed from the property were relocated to the Atlanta Humane Society, where they will be cared for before being made available for adoption once they have been medically treated and have received the necessary behavior support.
Tracy Reis, Director of Atlanta Humane Society’s Animal Protection Unit, said:
“The Atlanta Humane Society is here to improve animal welfare across our state and be there for animals when they need us the most. We’re honored to be able to provide support for these dogs and to give them access to the expertise of our Shelter Medicine and Behavior Teams so they can heal and find new homes here in Atlanta.”
The ASPCA deploys nationally to assist local authorities in animal cruelty and neglect cases including animal fighting, hoarding, and puppy mills. It also provides local communities with resources including grant funding and training to effectively assist animals during cruelty and disaster situations.
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Sources: Westernjournal, Wnd, Ijr
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