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CBS News
6 days ago
- CBS News
Colorado animal shelter sees increase in animals, donations following Northglenn animal rescue
It's inside the Riverdale Animal Shelter in Brighton, Colorado, where more furry faces have been popping up as of late. "To take on something like this is definitely unique," said Tabitha Gormley, Community Engagement Manager with the Riverdale Animal Shelter. "We took in over 100 animals from this case, and that is on top of our already busiest season or summer." Gormley says it's been over two weeks since her team at Riverdale helped intake more than 100 animals that were rescued from a Northglenn home amid an ongoing animal abuse and neglect investigation. "It was around 20 dogs that came in and around 80 to 100 cats that came in," she said. "It was extremely overwhelming. We were definitely not expecting it going into it," said Chyann Warme. Warme is an Animal Control Officer with the Northglenn Police Department who worked with area agencies to safely get those animals out of terrible living conditions. "A lot of the cats, too, are feral, so they're hiding in the closets and under couches, just pretty everywhere all over the house," said Warme. "We spent several weeks setting traps, so we're pretty sure we got them all." All of those animals are now either being processed or have since been put out on the floor here among the other adoptable pets. "We do a behavioral and medical assessment to just get to know the animal and their individual needs, so from there it is a case-by-case basis depending on what the pet needs," said Gormley. Since helping Northglenn police rescue some of the animals in this case, there's been tons of support pouring into the shelter from donations to food, and making it more possible for the animals to find their forever home. "We're seeing volunteer applications rolling in, and it's just been really uplifting for our team during a busy and challenging summer," said Gormley. Gormley says they cannot share exactly how many pets are available and which ones are still up for adoption because of the ongoing investigation, but they are hopeful the community will step up to help any of their shelter animals. "From here, the main thing that people can do to help us is adopt a shelter pet," she said. People can also donate supplies, including Purina brand food, especially kitten food, soft dog treats, towels, small cardboard boxes, toilet paper rolls and paper towel rolls, and newspaper.
Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Yahoo
Over 110 animals rescued from Northglenn home: Here's how you can help
DENVER (KDVR) — There are 115 animals currently being cared for by the Riverdale Animal Shelter after officers removed the pets from a single Northglenn home earlier this month. Two animals, a dog and a cat, were found dead inside the home, but officers were able to rescue 96 cats and 19 dogs from the house. The removal process took several days, with some animals so skittish they had to be trapped after the other animals had already been removed. Total number of dogs, cats removed from Northglenn home tops 100 Officers, geared up in hazmat suits and masks, were seen removing the dozens of animals from the home to the shock of neighbors. Inside the home were 'unsanitary and undesirable conditions,' according to the Northglenn Police Department. The agency shared photos from the inside that included animal feces and other waste inside the home. The surviving animals were taken to the Riverdale Animal Shelter, which is now in need of community support to help the animals. The animal shelter specifically needs: Purina brand pet food, especially kitten food Soft dog treats Towels: New or gently used Small cardboard boxes, toilet paper/paper towel rolls and newspaper Donors are asked to review the animal shelter's donation guidelines, available here, as some donors mean well, but send items that cannot be used. Reviewing the guidelines 'helps us stay focused on the animals' needs and reduce waste and storage strain,' the shelter explains on its website. Monetary donations are also appreciated and can be made here. The animal shelter is also in need of fosters and volunteer workers to help with the influx of animals. Foster applications can be accessed here. Volunteers at the shelter must be at least 16 years old and undergo a background check, and more information about that process is available here. Finally, adoption is also an option for some of the animals taken into the shelter. This link will take you to the adoptable pets at Riverdale Animal Shelter. 'We are proud of our community and thankful for everyone who has stepped up to care for these animals,' the Northglenn Police Department said on social media. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
