In the middle of what is considered a “food desert,” where access to fresh, healthy produce is difficult, volunteers planted a collection of trees and flowers to help grow food.
In the middle of what is considered a “food desert,” where access to fresh, healthy produce is difficult, volunteers planted a collection of trees and flowers to help grow food.
More than 60 neglected dogs up for adoption in Charlotte
The dogs were found living in substandard conditions inside a shack that’s floor was covered in feces, urine, and mud. Author: Meilin Tompkins Updated: 6:13 PM EST February 18, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. More than 60 neglected dogs, as well as livestock and other animals, were rescued from a property in Lenoir, N.C.
According to the
ASPCA, dogs of varying breeds, sizes and ages, including newborn puppies, were found living in substandard conditions inside a shack that’s floor was covered in feces, urine, and mud, while livestock and poultry were found living among piles of trash. When the animals were fed, it was out of a trough, forcing them to compete for food.
More than 60 neglected dogs, newborn puppies, rescued from waste-filled shack
Lenoir, North Carolina (WRAL) Dogs and puppies varying breeds and sizes were rescued after being neglected in a shack that’s floor was covered in feces, urine, mud and trash on a property in Caldwell County.
“When the animals were fed, it was out of a trough, forcing them to compete for food,” said a release from the ASPCA.
Other rescued animals included livestock and poultry, who were found living among piles of trash, according to officials.
The rescued animals were transported to Caldwell County Animal Control, where they were given medical exams before being relocated to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal control to be made available for adoption.