Nearly $30K Raised for Dogs Found at Glencoe Home

Ever since news broke Saturday that authorities had removed 35 dogs from a Glencoe home that were covered in feces in matted fur, animals lovers by locally and across the region have stepped up to help the surviving dogs.

A GoFundMe account created on the dogs’ behalf has raised $26,605 of a $30,000 goal in just four days as of 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19. In all, 332 people have donated, which include several $10, $20, $50 and $100 donations in addition to one anonymous give of $1,000.

It was created by Graziela Saade Kaufman, who said she was “shocked” to hear of the hoarding situation only a few miles from her home.

“I have created this campaign in order to raise the funds needed to cover the cost of these poor dog’s immediate medical bills and care,” she wrote.

Glencoe public safety announced charges Monday against the home’s former owner, Jeanne Harper, a 65-year old attorney. Harper faces six misdemeanor counts related to her responsibility toward companion animals and cruel treatment.

According to witnesses at the scene, Harper had lived at the Greenwood Avenue home for years. Hazmat crews spent 13 hours at the home on May 13 and 14 before discovering all 35 dogs.

READ MORE HERE: Glencoe Attorney Charged With Cruel Treatment of Dogs

Some of the dogs are still being treated at local animal hospitals, while the Tails of Hope Adoption Center in Highland Park is working on preparing the dogs for possible adoption.

Five of the dogs found last Thursday had to be euthanized because they were either too aggressive or in such poor condition.

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