101 dogs rescued from apparent puppy mill in North Carolina
The SPCA of Wake county on Wednesday removed 101 dogs from a home that appeared to have been functioning as a puppy mill. In a statement online, the shelter said that the dogs had been 'surrounded by their own waste, packed 5 or 6 to a cage and stacked floor to ceiling, or free roaming in cramped quarters and filth'.
The shelter, working alongside Raleigh Animal Control, also said that there had been numerous mother dogs with very young nursing puppies, adding that 19 of those dogs were now in SPCA Wake's care.
'These events unfolded very quickly. Within an hour of receiving this call for help, we were on the property ready to take as many pets as possible,' the shelter said.
Pictures posted online showed puppies of various breeds in cages and with matted fur as they were being cared for by shelter employees. Speaking to CBS 17, SPCA Wake spokesperson Samantha Ranlet said that many of the dogs were toy poodle mixes, pomeranians, chihuahuas, yorkies and other small 'doodle' mixes.
In a follow-up post on Friday, the shelter said that their medical team had been treating each dog's individual needs, adding that a lot of them are suffering from skin and dental issues.
'The matted dirty fur is coming off in heaps,' the shelter said.
Additional pictures posted online showed clumps of matted fur being trimmed from dogs of varying sizes.
'We're seeing a lot of smiles from these guys. This is the biggest moment in these dogs' lives, and we are feeling so grateful to be a part of their healing. Thank you to everyone who has donated or reached out in support of these efforts. This rescue is a big undertaking, and we can't do it without you,' the shelter said.
In addition to the 101 dogs, the homeowner, whom police said was 'cooperative', also surrendered 21 chickens.
Speaking to CBS 17, Ranlet said: 'The dogs in our care are being medically evaluated and some moved into foster homes … They will be placed up for adoption once they have received veterinary care and recuperated. We need to make sure they are healthy and rehabilitated so they can start fresh as somebody's family members.'
It remains unclear whether the homeowner will face charges. The Guardian has reached out to the Raleigh police department for comment.
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