MCSPCA Rescues Nearly 200 Dogs In Hoarding Situation

EATONTOWN, NJ — The Monmouth County SPCA rescued nearly 200 dogs from a hoarding situation Tuesday in Kingwood Township in Hunterdon County. Many are sick, and some are pregnant.

Twenty were found dead, according to NBC4. Authorities seized 170 animals seemingly living with limited human contact and little to no veterinary care, the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office announced. The homeowners, whose names haven't been disclosed, previously surrendered 30 dogs, the HCPO said.

The animal cruelty investigation is ongoing, and charges are pending, the HCPO said. St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center also participated in the rescue. Read more: Madison Shelter Rescues Nearly 200 Neglected Dogs

The MCSPCA listed several ways the public can help:

Monetary Donations

The MCSPCA needs funds to provide vaccinations, microchips, spay/neuter surgeries, food, shelter and general compassionate care to the dogs they are housing.

You can donate through their Facebook page or mail checks to the following:

MCSPCA
Hunterdon Case
260 Wall St.
Eatontown, NJ 07724

Material Donations

The MCSPCA needs blankets, towels, sheets, dog toys, paper towels, cleaning supplies and dog food/treats. You can drop off donations at the shelter or use their Amazon wish list.

Adoption

The dogs aren't currently up for adoption, and the MCSPCA doesn't yet have information on when they will be. They need time for decompression, medical clearance, spaying and neutering, and behavioral assessment.

The MCSPCA said that process may take two or three weeks. But they said to remember that plenty of dogs and cats at the shelter are readily awaiting new homes.

Law enforcement sources told NBC New York that they were rescued from the home of a prominent breeder, whose dogs have won Best in Breed awards from the Westminster Kennel Club. It was not immediately clear whether the breeder will face charges.

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