Bergen Shelter Caring For 12 Matted, Abandoned Dogs Found In Home

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — A animal rescue group is caring for 12 dogs found abandoned and caged in an empty Paterson house.

The Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge (RBAR) found "12 of the most seriously matted and neglected dogs we have ever seen," the Oakland-based nonprofit said in a Facebook post.

"All 12 dogs are in need of medical care and extensive grooming, as some of them are unable to even see or walk due to their severe matting... yet most are already seeking attention and affection, as if to thank their rescuers," the group said.

The group is accepting donations to help the dogs. To make a donation, click here.

"We look forward to sharing the stories of RBAR’s newest little residents with you, as we get to know them as individuals.

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Photos of the dogs that were rescued from an abandoned house in Paterson Tuesday. The Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge is caring for the pups./Images courtesy of Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, used with permission