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Here is what the ACO has shared with us so far:
"All the dogs were locked in the back porch deck and forced to live on top of a week's worth of their urine and feces until the landlord discovered the dogs and contacted Animal Control. Once we entered the home, we realized the dogs had been living like this with the owners too. The carpet inside the house was soaked in urine and covered in feces. Their poor dogs were relieved to see us and craved attention from everyone who came to help."
The dogs are fortunate to have been found before they ran out of water, and food, starved, and died from being kept outside with no reprieve from the elements. Despite our finding them in 'time,' they suffer severe psychological distress, and most need immediate veterinary care. They have been living in extremely unsanitary living conditions for way too long.
These dogs have suffered horribly. One of the dogs is a mama with puppies, and another is potentially pregnant.
Victims of hoarding can live in this misery for years and generally show signs of abuse such as severe malnutrition, untreated medical conditions including open sores, cancers, advanced dental and eye diseases, and severe psychological distress.
As we mentioned, this case is in a VERY rural area in Georgia, and the closest shelter is so full they can't take in any more dogs. If someone doesn't step in and bring them into their care, these dogs will be forced to die.
It is likely that at least 250,000 animals suffer hoarding abuse and neglect every year, which has recently been increasing.
There is often a mental health component in an animal hoarding case.
In addition to the horrific animal cruelty involved, hoarding creates such highly unsanitary conditions that the properties of hoarders, contaminated with fecal matter and urine, may be condemned.
Moreover, a single hoarding case involving dozens, if not hundreds, of animals can easily bankrupt a local humane society or shelter and severely strain volunteer resources. The cost to local authorities and law enforcement officials remains ongoing.
That is WHY we need your help because we want to say yes to saving every one of the dogs.
Please help us say yes.
Hounds in Pounds
About the Organization
The mission of Hounds in Pounds is to end the killing of thousands of adoptable dogs in the United States. Our multi-faceted approach combining rescue, fostering, adoption, spay/neuter outreach and public education. HIPsters are transported to private veterinarians for proper medical treatment, and are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, micro-chipped and tested for heartworm before being placed into loving homes.
Allendale, NJ 07401
USA
EIN: 47-3593757
Updates
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Update
We are really so touched by the unity and dedication displayed by you and our community, who have joined to help these most deserving dogs. We are at 92% of our goal!
All seven of the dogs now have names and are in the best care they can hope for with our vet partner, Dr. Terry, and her fantastic team.
The two puppies, Stills and Nash, are currently in quarantine to keep them and others safe from potential parvo. The other five dogs, now known as Sly, Creedence, Hendrix, Jerry, and Santana, have also been kept extra safe until they can get their next dose of vaccinations. Once they get them, they will have more freedom to play outside, etc.
The dogs are said to be incredibly sweet, loving, and, most of all, very grateful to be relieved of the suffering they endured for so long. The missing dog has not yet been found, but we hope with all our might they will find refuge and a haven to lay their head.
Thank you again for your kindness and generosity. We would be so thankful if you were inspired to share this story with your friends and family! We would love to reach our goal of helping cover all the expenses associated with this crucial rescue.
Warm wishes,
Hounds in Pounds
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Update
We are so grateful to share an update with you regarding the hoarding case you so kindly contributed to; we have been able to get seven dogs from the property; one of them was so terrified they ran away, but we have set traps to get them to safety, and we are heartbroken to share that 3 of them must of have been stolen from the property before we could get there to save them all.
We believe that one of the dogs we saved is potentially pregnant; we will know more soon. If that is the case, we will also be responsible for her puppies.PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO UPDATE
We are over the moon with the outpouring of donations and support from you and our community. We have almost reached our goal, but now that we have the dogs in our care and finally at our vet partner, we need to raise at least $2,000 more. Taking in hoarding cases is expensive and only something that some rescues can do. Moreover, a hoarding case involving dozens of animals can easily bankrupt a local humane society or shelter and severely strain volunteer resources. The costs can be ongoing for quite some time.
These dogs have suffered severe psychological distress; they have lived in highly unsanitary conditions for too long.
Please consider sharing our fundraiser with your friends and colleagues, encouraging them to contribute to this case to which you have so kindly and thoughtfully devoted yourself.
We will take you along their healing and recovery journey as we learn more and have further updates.Faithfully,
Hounds in Pounds
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