50+ dogs living in 3 feet of feces removed from home
HILL COUNTY, Texas (KTVT) Law enforcement officials joined The Humane Society of North Texas in removing more than 50 dogs from a dilapidated, trash-filled and feces-covered home still inhabited by its human owner.
Investigators entered the property on April 12 in Hazmat suits and respirators due to the high levels of ammonia.
“It is tiring work. It is grueling work. It seems to never end,” said Cassie Davidson, Humane Society of North Texas Director of Communications.
Authorities said they believe the animals had lived in the squalid conditions for some time.
The dogs were infested with fleas and suffered from varying skin issues and hair loss due to the unsanitary living conditions. They were also were afflicted with numerous types of intestinal parasites including; hookworms, roundworms, whipworms, and tapeworms.
50+ dogs living in 3 feet of feces removed from Texas home By: CNN
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HILL COUNTY, Texas (KTVT) Law enforcement officials joined The Humane Society of North Texas in removing more than 50 dogs from a dilapidated, trash-filled and feces-covered home still inhabited by its human owner.
Investigators entered the property on April 12 in Hazmat suits and respirators due to the high levels of ammonia.
“It is tiring work. It is grueling work. It seems to never end,” said Cassie Davidson, Humane Society of North Texas Director of Communications.
Authorities said they believe the animals had lived in the squalid conditions for some time.
The dogs are all in the care of the Humane Society of North Texas
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Humane Society of North Texas
Authorities rescued more than 50 dogs from deplorable conditions at a Hill County residence earlier this month, according to the Humane Society of North Texas.
Investigators removed more than 50 dogs and puppies from the residence, which was still inhabited by the owner, on April 12 the humane society said.
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The organization, which worked with the Hill County Sheriff s Department on the rescue, said the location was filled with trash and feces, and in some cases, the dogs had no place to get away from it.
Updated on April 12, 2021 at 8:03 am
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