Dogs Taken From MA Home 'Stable' and Improving

Photos: MSPCA/Facebook

Of the 71 dachshunds rescued from a Massachusetts home on Tuesday, 30 of them are now in the caring hands of the people at Nevins Farm. Operated by the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA), Nevins is located in Methuen.

Most of them underweight, matted and coated in urine and feces, these 71 dogs were surrendered to MSPCA-Angell Memorial from a Massachusetts home on Tuesday.

The MSPCA, in an announcement, said that the dogs, which were males, females and puppies, were underweight, coated in urine and feces, and matted. The conditions of the home were “extremely dirty.” Some dogs were in outside cages, and were not protected from elements.

According to the MSPCA, 60 of the animals taken from 21 Harrington Road, Westminster, were taken to its adoption centers in Boston and Methuen, and the rest will remain at the Westminster facility.

Nevins Farm, on its Facebook page, reported that the 30 dogs in their care are in stable condition, and range from puppies to seniors. All of them received vaccinations as well as “much needed baths and nail trims.” The dogs will be spayed, neutered and evaluated by staff.

An investigation has been opened on the case.

“At this stage we cannot comment on the status of the investigation but, should there be details we can release in the days and weeks ahead, we will do so,” said law enforcement officer Nadya Branca. He also stressed that the dogs came from a traumatic environment and need time to heal, and asked that prospective adopters be patient.