BEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — Ninety dogs and a number of animal carcasses had been discovered inside a Bedford County home, prompting an investigation by police and a plea for assist from the animal shelter caring for them.
Pennsylvania State Police stated they had been known as to a home on Business 220 in Bedford Township on Dec. 30 for a report of potential animal cruelty. Troopers stated they could not make contact with anybody, however as they approached the home, they observed the “overwhelming scent of canine feces” from the surface and after they knocked, they heard a number of dogs inside.
Police stated they got here again the subsequent day and made contact with the property homeowners, an 82-year-old man and a 62-year-old girl whose names weren’t launched. While they had been speaking, troopers stated they noticed a number of dogs within the yard that gave the impression to be soiled and coated in feces. One of the dogs appeared to have open wounds on its ears, police stated.
At first, the homeowners informed troopers that they had about 15 dogs in the home, however police stated they later modified their solutions and stated there have been 60.
Police stated they discovered 90 dogs in the home, together with eight cats and a turtle. There had been additionally a number of useless animals, police stated. The animals had been present in cages stacked from ground to ceiling and gave the impression to be malnourished and coated in feces and urine.
The animals had been eliminated with assist from a number of vets and animal rescues in addition to volunteers.
The Bedford County Humane Society posted a plea for help to Facebook on New Year’s Eve, asking for blankets, towels, money and volunteers the subsequent morning. They stated the dogs wanted bathing, nail trims and grooming. The humane society stated its shelter was already full with 40-plus dogs, they usually did not have sufficient workers to take care of 90 extra.
The neighborhood pulled via to assist, and on Monday, the humane society stated it was overwhelmed by the scenario, but in addition overwhelmed with gratitude for the response to its request. When workers confirmed up within the morning, the humane society stated they had been greeted by a line of volunteers on the door.
The humane society stated it will need assist in the approaching weeks. It’s nonetheless on the lookout for volunteers, cleansing provides and financial donations.
As for the investigation, police stated it is ongoing.
