MONTREAL, Quebec—Following an extended rescue operation from an allegedly neglectful breeder in the United States, 11 rescued dogs were transported to Humane World for Animals’ Canadian care and rehabilitation centre near Montreal, where they are receiving dedicated care and treatment.
Humane World for Animals, formerly known as the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, assisted the Harford County Sheriff’s Office in rescuing over 100 dogs and puppies in a large-scale alleged neglect situation at a breeder’s residence in Harford County, Maryland. Rescuers were overwhelmed by the odor of ammonia and feces emanating from the residence. Dogs were found roaming throughout the residence, while others were contained in filthy, stacked wire-bottom cages without apparent access to food or water. Groups of two to three dogs were cramped together into cages as small as one foot by one-and-a-half feet, giving them no choice but to step on top of each other. Some of the dogs were severely matted, and veterinarians noted that several animals were suffering from painful dental abscesses, eye discharge and skin infections. A mother dog was found in a whelping box nursing three weeks-old puppies, inches away from a recently deceased puppy. Some of the neonate puppies were found to have urine scalding, a painful skin condition. Veterinarians also noted that many of the dogs are underweight, and some are emaciated.
These dogs were temporarily being housed at an undisclosed location, where they received care and underwent assessments by veterinary teams, until their transport to Canada.
Ewa Demianowicz, program director at Humane World for Animals Canada said: “Animals rescued from an alleged cruelty situations such as unethical breeding operations have endured lives of constant fear and deprivation and often experience severe trauma. For many of them, extensive physical and psychological healing is needed before they can join loving homes. Our care and rehabilitation centre is one of the only facilities in Canada equipped to deal with such cases and our dedicated team is eager to help these deserving dogs recover. These animals have seen the worst, and we are here to show them the best of what life can be.”
The rescued animals were welcomed at the care centre, where veterinary and animal care experts have been providing treatment and rehabilitation. Journalists are invited to meet the dogs and speak to our experts. Media wishing to arrange a visit should contact Dominique Davidson.
