11 dogs were desperate for help

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11 dogs who had been living in terrible conditions at a Pocahontas County residence are now safe at the Animal Rescue League after our Animal Welfare & Response Team responded to a call to assist law enforcement.
Our team arrived to find seven dogs in a house and four dogs trapped in the bathroom of a camper on the same property. In both areas, feces, urine and other debris covered the floors. The smell was overwhelming, and our rescuers’ eyes burned as they removed each dog.

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The dogs themselves were in rough shape, one poor dog so painfully matted she could not move normally. Others were suffering from hair loss, skin issues and curled, overgrown nails. There were already nearly 1,400 pets in our care, but these 11 couldn’t wait. They needed help.

Back at the shelter, our team prepared emergency housing for these new arrivals, and our Miracle Medical Team examined each pup one by one and developed treatment plans to begin their healing process. Some dogs will require further medical treatment. Others will need behavior help. No matter what kind of care they need, we’re committed to giving them the second chances they deserve.

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We were able to answer the call to help these 11 dogs, but we never know when the next one will come. Your gift, whether one-time or monthly, will help ensure we can always be there so animals like these dogs don’t have to suffer one day longer.

 

Please give now to provide safety, healing and hope for these dogs and so many more pets like them.

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