ANN ARBOR – Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) employees discovered 19 birds and one cat disposed beyond the Cherry Hill Road shelter early Friday early morning.
The birds, 17 parakeets and 2 cockatiels, were completely in one metal cage. The cat was left in a little cage with a note.
“We want to remind folks that we understand hard times, and we are here if you need help,” said HSHV CEO Tanya Hilgendorf in a release.
“But leaving animals in a cage or crate outside all night is neither safe nor humane. Companion parrots do not tolerate cold weather well. It was just luck that our hardworking facilities person came to work in the wee hours and noticed the birds while doing other work. The poor frightened and shivering kitty had a note, but it didn’t contain useful information.”
Officials found the birds and cat were left by 2 various individuals after evaluating video footage. The shelter’s Animal Cruelty Investigators have actually opened a case.
“When folks abandon animals on our property, it leaves us and the animals at a disadvantage. It’s always best when the owner gives us the animal’s history since the animal can’t tell us themselves,” said Hilgendorf. “Our medical, behavioral, and adoption placement teams use background information to help ensure we give the animals what they need to thrive. Even if you’re bringing us a lost animal, we need to know where the animal was found so that we can try to get them back home.”
Anyone with info about these animals, or who wish to report thought animal cruelty in Washtenaw County, must call HSHV’s Emergency Rescue line at 734-661-3512.
The gentle society uses numerous low-cost or complimentary neighborhood resources consisting of veterinary care, emergency situation rescue services, dog training, pet food kitchen, or momentary emergency situation housing for buddy animals. Community members who require to give up an animal must call the HSHV Intake Department at 734-661-3528.
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