Donations Sought For 2 Dogs With Parvo Rescued From Hoarder House

MISSION VIEJO, CA — The City of Mission Viejo's Animal Services Center called upon residents to help treat two dogs with parvo after they were rescued from a hoarding situation in Riverside County.

Last week, the center rescued seven out of 113 dogs that were kept with a hoarder in a two-bedroom townhome in Riverside. On Monday, pups Schmango and Fergus tested positive for parvo, a disease that they contracted before arriving at the center.

“The dogs are currently being treated, and we are doing everything we can to get them through this,” Animal Care Supervisor Brynn Lavison told Patch. “We are extremely lucky to have our non-profit DAWG that raises money for situations just like this. Treating parvo is very expensive, but DAWG has generously committed to helping these pups; however, we could use the help and time is of the essence for these poor pups.”

According to the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, residents can donate to help the sick pups by visiting DAWG's website and sending a donation in the hoarding puppies' names, Shmango and Fergus.

To donate, visit DAWG's website.