The SPCA of Texas, together with the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office and Hunt County Constable’s, seized 146 animals from a property in Hunt County on Wednesday and Thursday.
According to reports, 119 dogs, 19 puppies, six donkeys, one horse and one cat were seized from the property.
“The dogs, puppies and cat were transported to the SPCA of Texas’ Russell E. Dealey Animal Rescue Center in Dallas, and the donkeys and horse were transported to the Russell H. Perry Animal Care Center in McKinney. The animals will be evaluated by medical staff and cared for until a civil custody hearing takes place,” said the SPCA.
Authorities stated that 40 of the dogs, 19 puppies and the cat were found living inside of a residence on the property, which was filled with feces, urine and debris up to two feet high in some areas. Most of the animals inside were confined to plastic and wire crates, stacked one on top of another, throughout the home.
“79 dogs were found outside confined to various makeshift pens and enclosures around the property. Most of the enclosures were filled with mud, feces and large, dirty puddles of water. Many of the dogs had little access to appropriate and/or adequate food, water or shelter from the elements. The horse and donkeys were roaming freely on the property.”
“The animals appear to be suffering from several health issues, including scrapes and wounds, long nails, diarrhea and dirty and matted fur. Many of the animals also appear to be significantly underweight.”
Now, the SPCA are asking for the community’s support to help care for the animals.
If you can help – please consider helping in one of the following ways:
Donate: These animals will be evaluated and cared for by our medical staff until placement is determined on a case by case basis. Your gift today will ensure we can continue giving them all the care they need so that they can find loving homes. You can donate on this post or @ http://bit.ly/3bWfVti
Foster: We’re in urgent need of fosters right now. If you can help, we need you more than ever. Our biggest need at the moment is large dog fosters – if you would like to help we’d love for you to sign up at spca.org/foster
You can also purchase an item from our Amazon Wish List @ https://amzn.to/2VfIwQI
After a rescue this size we typically need: towels, blankets, toys, lots of treats, collars, and leashes.
