In Ogden, Utah, the Ogden Police Department received information concerning dozens of dogs living in terrible conditions in a local home. On April 15, authorities arrived at the Weber County residence for a welfare check where they discovered 156 dogs.
A press released from the Weber County Animal Services described the rescue efforts as various animal services responded to help and safely transport the animals to local and county services for veterinary care. The dogs have been examined and have been found to be in relatively good health. None of the pets had to be euthanized. Most of the dogs are smaller, mixed breeds.
The dogs are currently being quarantined as a preventative for possible diseases.
we are currently working with rescue groups and partners at other animal shelters to provide medical care and possible relocation …
The owner of the dogs cooperated with authorities and surrendered ownership to Weber County Animal Services and Weber County. The decision to charge the owner with animal neglect remains with the prosecutors.
Oddly enough, the man who owned these dogs that were just rescued had a record from 2012 when animal control officers removed 149 dogs from the home. Most of the dogs were Chihuahuas. The owner is said to be an animal lover, but did not have the income at the time to spay and neuter the dogs nor provide them with regular veterinary care.
On Thursday, the Humane Society of Utah took some of the dogs from the Weber County Animal Services facility to assist in examining, vaccinating, spaying and neutering the critters. Also stepping forward were the Golden Bark Foundation, Friends of Weber County Animal Services and others who have donated their assistance, animal supplies and food for Weber County Animal Services staffers.
We put out a call on social media to recruit, specifically, funds to buy the staff food and energy drinks … while they’re working all these long extra shifts.
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