Dogs Left Out In Exteme Heat Rescued From Philly Property: PSPCA
PHILADELPHIA — Two dogs were rescued from a Philadelphia property Monday after authorities were tipped off to alleged abuse.The Pennsylvania SPCA’s Animal Law Enforcement team executed a search warrant on Monday at a property on the 1200 block of West Russell Street.Authorities removed two dogs from the property of the individuals believed to have dumped two critically ill puppies at ACCT Philly late last week.The PSPCA’s team, responding to tips provided by the public, investigated the property on the 1200 block of West Russell Street.There, they found a vehicle matching the description of the one featured in security footage from ACCT Philly’s headquarters of two women leaving puppies covered in necrotic wounds and maggots at the shelter Thursday.A German Shepherd type dog was seen in the property’s backyard without access to shade or adequate shelter in the extreme temperatures, according to the PSPCA.Animal Law Enforcement Officers secured a search warrant and entered the property Monday night and found two dogs in the yard in the excessive heat. Both were seized and taken to the PSPCA’s headquarters for forensic examination and care.The investigation began when ACCT Philly contacted the PSPCA’s Animal Law Enforcement team about two critically injured puppies left outside of ACCT Philly Thursday afternoon. The puppies were transferred into the care of the PSPCA and received emergency veterinary care.Simultaneously, the PSPCA launched an investigation, including releasing security footage to the media and on social media, to identify the individuals in question and determine if other animals needed assistance.The two puppies, found with necrotic wounds and infested with maggots throughout their small bodies, are recovering in the PSPCA’s care and are improving daily.The two dogs removed from the property Monday have not been signed over to the PSPCA and will remain in the care of the organization until the adjudication of the court case."Through the hard work and dedication of our Animal Law Enforcement team, and with the assistance of those who helped identify the individuals in question, two more animals are safe in our care today," Nicole Wilson, Director of Animal Law Enforcement and Shelter Services at the Pennsylvania SPCA, said. "Every day our team is working to save animals from acts of cruelty and neglect, and since Thursday we’ve been working furiously to determine if more animals were suffering at the home of those who dumped the puppies. Through our investigation, we found that to be the case, and are proud to say that all four animals are safe today."Anyone with information about this case, or other cases involving animal cruelty, is urged to call the Pennsylvania SPCA’s Cruelty Hotline at 866-601-7722. Tips can be left anonymouslyThe article Dogs Left Out In Exteme Heat Rescued From Philly Property: PSPCA appeared first on Philadelphia, PA Patch.
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