ɱaпy of the dogs were inside the home which contained large amounts of feces, urine-soaked floors and furniture, and high levels of ammonia gas. (Aminal Rescue Corps)
CARTHAGE, Tenn. (WSET) — Nearly 50 dogs were rescued from deplorable living conditions and given a second chance thanks to an animal rescue operation.
The Animal Rescue Corps, a nonprofit animal protection organization in Carthage, Tennessee, said they responded to an urgent request for help from a non-profit, Waggin’ Tails, in Greenville, Tennessee on Saturday, March 7.
They said that nearly 50 dogs were living in horrible conditions in and around a single-family home.
According to the Animal Rescue Corps, 48 dogs were found in and around the home. ɱaпy of the dogs were inside the home which contained large amounts of feces, urine-soaked floors and furniture, and high levels of ammonia gas.
Some of the dogs were found living inside of a bed that had fallen apart. (Animal Rescue Corps)
The rest of the animals were running loose in the debris-strewn property.
All of the dogs were suffering in this dangerous environment; exhibiting physical conditions such as anemia, emaciation, eye injuries and infections, internal and external parasites, hair loss, skin infections, respiratory distress and infections, pregnancies, and other untreated injuries.
They said the remains of at least 10 dogs were found on the property, too.
“We’ve been pushing our team hard the past couple of weeks,” said ARC Executive Director, ᴛι̇ɱ Woodward. “But when we got this urgent call for help, we knew we had to assist. ᴛι̇ɱe was of the essence for these animals as indicated by a large number of the deceased animals.
“We are a small group trying to make a difference in a county with zero animal services,” added Jessica Cocke, co-founder, Waggin’ Tails. “We are so grateful for the cooperation of the Smith County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Rescue Corps for helping us address this urgent situation.”
ɱaпy of the dogs were inside the home which contained large amounts of feces, urine-soaked floors and furniture, and high levels of ammonia gas. (Aminal Rescue Corps)
The Animal Rescue Corps performed Operation Home Alone with help from Waggin’ Tails, and with the cooperation of the Smith County Sherrie’s Department. Other operations over the past three weeks include two relief operations for over-burdened shelters in Louisiana and a hoarding and neglect case in Cedar Grove, Tennessee.
All of the animals rescued are now in Animal Rescue Corps’ care at its Rescue Operations Center in Lebanon, Tennessee, about 30 minutes east of Nashville.
Each animal will receive a thorough veterinary exam, appropriate vaccinations, and any necessary medical treatment.
The Animal Rescue Corps will provide daily care until they can be transferred to shelter and rescue organizations that will ulᴛι̇ɱately adopt them into loving homes.
Donations are being accepted to cover the costs of caring for the rescued dogs.
If you want to foster or adopt, the Animal Rescue Corps will release the shelter and rescue placement partners on its Facebook page once the dogs are transferred to these partner organizations.
The rescue mission has been named Operation Home Alone and it marks the rescue team’s fourth rescue in March alone.