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When we received an urgent call from the Plymouth County Sheriff’s office about 100+ dogs living in dangerous conditions, we were already stretched to our limits. Our kennel space has been at a critical level for months – when one kennel opens, it immediately fills up again. But we couldn’t say no to these dogs.
When our team arrived at the property yesterday, they found dogs and young puppies living in toxic conditions in multiple locations. The majority were living in a house in areas covered in urine and feces. About 40 more were shut in a small shed in similar conditions. The stench was suffocating, and tests showed ammonia levels in both structures were dangerously high. We can only imagine what it was like for them to breathe this air every day. It was no wonder we were met with a chaos of barking and a stampede of little feet as we approached. The poor dogs were desperate for clean, breathable air.
Back at the shelter it was all hands on deck. With no space inside the main shelter facility, our team once again got to work building the emergency housing needed to accommodate another huge influx of animals.
When the dogs arrived, our medical team immediately began evaluating and treating them. Most are terribly matted, some with feces embedded in their fur. Most need dental surgeries and spay/neuter surgeries. One dog has a large, concerning mass that shows signs of infection. Our teams worked into the evening to make sure they were all cared for and comfortable – making this a 12+ hour operation.
This morning, these dogs and puppies woke up in safety. They're finally receiving the care they need and deserve, but they have a long road ahead, and adding 100 dogs to our already full shelter puts an incredible strain on our already stretched resources. We can only do this kind of lifesaving work with your support.
These dogs – and the 1,400+ other animals in our care – need you now. Your compassionate gift today will help provide the food and medical care they need and put them on the path to a better life. Your monthly gift will help us continue to provide expert care to all the animals who depend on us and ensure our skilled rescue team can always to be there for animals in need – whether it be one or dozens at a time.
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