The small dogs, which numbered 111 in total, were rescued after city officials were made aware that they were being kept at a single residence.
The circumstances that led to there being so many dogs in one location were not outlined, but it is a heavy breach of the city's code which permits a maximum of three dogs per household.Maria Martinez, director of neighborhood services for the city, said in a statement:"The property owner surrendered the animals to the City, and we transported them to our shelter for impoundment and intake vaccines.
These include the Mesquite Animal Shelter, the Lewisville Animal Shelter, Dallas Pets Alive, Street Dog Project, and many more. A full list can be foundThe city also released a number of photos documenting the large-scale rescue operation, which show several of the rescued dogs in cages. Others appear to show the dogs being medically examined.
after one of its officers found a crate of 15 cats and kittens that had been dumped by a river. Some were as young as one week old.post, Muncie Animal Care & Services said it was already over capacity by 100 cats with 400 in its care, and was also waiving reclaim fees and setting adoption fees to $5.
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