APPLETON — The Fox Valley Humane Association is searching for donations to take care of 28 dogs who have been rescued from a home in Chilton.
The first six dogs of the group are available for adoption starting Thursday, the humane society announced on Facebook.
On Jan. 16, humane society employees labored with regulation enforcement and the Calumet County Health Department to rescue 28 dogs and one cat from a home on Graves Street, Calumet County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Derek Bries stated.
Brenda Leick, director of improvement on the Fox Valley Humane Association, stated the rescue was scheduled to take place just a few days later, however when the humane society realized a few of the dogs have been dying, they jumped into motion sooner.
Leick stated some dogs died earlier than rescuers have been in a position to get there.
Bries stated the home-owner is cooperating with public well being authorities, and no felony prices are being thought-about.
All the dogs are small breed mixes. They are a wide range of ages, together with some puppies, Leick stated.
Before the remainder of the pups are adoption-ready, they should acquire sufficient weight to be spayed or neutered, and greater than half want dental procedures, Leick stated.
Over the weekend, most of the rescued dogs have been groomed. The Fox Valley Humane Association shared photos of those “makeovers” on the organization’s Facebook page.
Other animal shelters within the space have supplied to assist with placement of a few of the dogs if needed, after they’ve their medical wants met, in response to the Fox Valley Humane Association.
In September, the Fox Valley Humane Association labored with Calumet County on one other rescue from a hoarding scenario. In that case, almost 200 cats have been rescued from a residence, Leick stated.
Leick stated the Fox Valley neighborhood was extraordinarily beneficiant with donations and assist then, and the humane society is once more searching for a few of that assist.
“Now we’re in one other scenario, not as nice in numbers, however we’re estimating about $1,000 per canine is what it’s going to cost,” Leick stated.
The Fox Valley Humane Association is accepting each pet provide donations and financial donations. According to the humane society’s Facebook, the objects most wanted to take care of the dogs are new or gently used canine leashes, small canine sweaters, small bites pet food, puppy pads and poop luggage.
Items will be dropped off on the humane society building, situated at N. 115 Two Mile Road, or bought on-line from the humane society’s Amazon wishlist and mailed to the organization.
People who want to make a financial donation can accomplish that on the Fox Valley Humane Association’s website.
Contact Kelli Arseneau at 920-213-3721 or [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter at @ArseneauKelli.
