40 Dogs and 14 Cats Rescued and Transferred to Shelter in Wilson County, TN

Feb 21, 2020 at 12:02 pm by bryan


The non-profit Animal Rescue Corps (ARC) responded to a request from authorities in Henderson County, TN to assist with 54 cats and dogs living in deplorable conditions in and around a single-family residence. This rescue dubbed Operation Desperate Days is ARC's third rescue operation in a week and brings the total number of animals rescued and being cared for at their Rescue Operations Center in Lebanon TN this week to 105.

40 dogs and 14 cats were found in dilapidated enclosures, running loose around the trash-strewn property, and in the home located in west Tennessee. Many of the dogs exhibited signs of severe mange, fur loss, internal and external parasites, eye infections, and several with open wounds. Extremely high ammonia levels in the home required rescuers to wear protective respirators before they could enter. All of the animals have been surrendered to Animal Rescue Corps by the homeowner.

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"With temperatures dropping to the low twenties, these dogs could die from exposure," said ARC Executive Director, Tim Woodward. "Their body conditions are poor and they're suffering from mange, leaving them without any protection from the cold. Time was of the essence."

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