On January 24, 2010 the ASPCA rescued more than four hundred cats and dogs from a city animal shelter in Mississippi. It seems intake of animals at this shelter had far out paced adoptions and that led to appalling living conditions for the animals.. I am glad the ASPCA was able to get them out.
From the ASPCA newsletter:
“We found more than 400 animals living in a space designed for about 60,” reports Tim Rickey, ASPCA Senior Director of Field Investigations and Response. “Our goal is to export as many of the animals as possible to other agencies where they can be placed up for adoption.”
The animals were suffering from obvious neglect—including medical conditions such as mange, and injuries and bite wounds sustained as a result of living in overcrowded cages. A team of local veterinarians conducted exams on each animal and triaged any immediate concerns.
Read the rest of this story as well as other great rescue stories here.
The ASPCA does wonderful work. All animal lovers everywhere owe them a debt of gratitude. Of course, it goes without saying many animals owe them thanks as well as their very lives.
