ASPCA, Union County Sheriff’s Office partnering to take away mistreated dogs – primarily Great Danes – after they had been noticed residing in extraordinarily unsanitary circumstances
UNION COUNTY, Fla., March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — At the request of the Union County Sheriff’s Office, the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is helping with the rescue of roughly 120 dogs and puppies – primarily Great Danes – from a property in Providence (Union County), Fla. The dogs, which additionally embrace French and English bulldogs and Chinese Cresteds, had been seized from the property of a breeder after they had been noticed residing in extraordinarily unsanitary circumstances. Many of the dogs look like underweight and a few have untreated medical circumstances.
“All dogs deserve correct care and a very good high quality of life, together with those that are bred on the market, which sadly was not the case on this state of affairs,” mentioned Matt Bershadker, ASPCA President & CEO. “Upon our arrival, we found some animals who appeared underweight with untreated medical circumstances and residing in extraordinarily unsanitary circumstances. The ASPCA’s precedence is to make sure the security and wellbeing of animals nationwide, and we’re proud to work alongside the Union County Sheriff’s Office to guard these vulnerable dogs and supply them with the care they deserve.”
“We wish to thank the ASPCA for working intently with our company on this advanced investigation into animal cruelty. We have a confirmed observe document of at all times taking animal cruelty critically and it’ll not be tolerated in our county,” mentioned Union County Sheriff Brad Whitehead. “We proceed to work intently with the ASPCA and thank them for his or her experience and assist so we will proceed with legal fees and prosecution, and to make sure the wellbeing of those animals. We would additionally wish to thank the Union County Animal Control for all their help and involvement on this case.”
The ASPCA is relocating the dogs to an emergency shelter the place they may obtain forensic exams to assist the legal investigation, in addition to much-needed medical care and behavioral remedy and enrichment. The ASPCA can also be helping with operational planning, proof assortment, crime scene processing, and investigative and authorized help. The ASPCA is working in partnership with the Florida State Animal Response Coalition, Greenville Humane Society, Saint Frances Animal Center, Humane Society Naples, Washington State Animal Response Team, Chautauqua County Humane Society, and Good Shepherd Humane Society. In addition, FedEx assisted by offering complimentary transportation of essential assets to our emergency shelter operation.
Animal cruelty fees are pending primarily based on proof collected by the Union County Sheriff’s Office with the help of ASPCA specialists in assist of the investigation. Criminal fees that consequence from this case might be dealt with by the Eighth Judicial Circuit States Attorney’s Office. The ASPCA can also be offering assist to make sure one of the best authorized end result for these animals.
The ASPCA deploys nationally to help native authorities in animal cruelty instances together with animal preventing, hoarding, and puppy mills. It additionally gives native communities with assets together with grant funding, coaching, and subject material experience to successfully help animals throughout cruelty and catastrophe conditions.
About the ASPCA®
Founded in 1866, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) was the primary animal welfare organization to be established in North America and as we speak serves because the nation’s main voice for vulnerable and victimized animals. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit company with greater than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is dedicated to stopping cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and livestock all through the United States. The ASPCA assists animals in want via on-the-ground catastrophe and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, authorized and legislative advocacy, and the development of the sheltering and veterinary neighborhood via analysis, coaching, and assets. For extra info, go to www.ASPCA.org, and observe the ASPCA on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.
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