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February 21 , 2011
Atlanta Humane Society Rescues 32 Dogs and Puppies From A Hoarder in Southeast Georgia
Atlanta (February 21, 2011) Acting on a tip from a local animal control agency, on February 19, 2011 Atlanta Humane Society rescued 32 dogs and puppies from horrific circumstances in Southeast Georgia.
The animals, 13 of which are heartworm positive, were found in outdoor pens, with multiple dogs per pen, or roaming free on the property. All are unsocialized, covered in fleas and many are underweight.
All of the dogs will be evaluated, treated and when ready will be put up for adoption. Some dogs could be available as early as next week. The heartworm positive dogs will be available after 4 weeks of treatment.
“We are seeking help from the public for these dogs as the cost to treat the heartworm positive ones can run as high as $500.00 per individual”, says AHS President Carl Leveridge, “we are so fortunate to have the support of the community as we rescue these helpless animals from an awful fate, giving them hope for a happy future in loving, forever homes.”
To help AHS care for these dogs, please go to www.atlantahumane.org and click on DONATE
Animal hoarding is defined as people who own more pets than they can care for. The problem of animal hoarding is little understood, but far more common than most people realize. There are over 3,000 reported cases a year, and at least ten times that number that go unreported.
Atlanta Humane Society is open seven days a week, from 11 AM – 7 PM Monday through Friday and 10 AM – 6 PM Saturdays and Sundays. Atlanta Humane Society is located at 981 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta, GA 30318
About Atlanta Humane Society
Founded in 1873, the Atlanta Humane Society and Society For Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals, Inc. is the oldest private non-profit animal welfare organization in Atlanta and one of the oldest humane agencies in America. Services such as adoptions, charitable veterinary clinic, low cost spay/neuter services, pet facilitated therapy, animal behavior training classes and hot-line, pet food bank and canine play yards are possible by generous contributions of time and money from the public.
Our mission is to prevent neglect, abuse, cruelty and exploitation of animals and to assure that their interests and well-being are fully, effectively and humanely protected by an aware and caring society. For more information about the Atlanta Humane Society, visit www.atlantahumane.org or call 404.875.5331.