23 Dogs Discovered Chained Outside, Exposed To Elements In Pittsburgh Area

ALIQUIPPA, PA — Nearly two dozen dogs are recuperating after being rescued from a home during the height of Sunday's massive snowstorm.

According to the Beaver County Humane Society, the canines were found at a residence in Aliquippa. They were heavily chained and exposed to the elements - all without adequate access to food, water or shelter and in various stages of injury.

After the Humane Society police officer investigated the residence, society officials said that they had reasonable suspicion that the dogs were being used for illegal fighting activities.

All the dogs were stabilized and will be directly monitored by the society's medical staff for at least the next two weeks as they recover.

The human society is looking for assistance because of the sheer number of canines that were rescued. The organization is looking for gift cards to retailers that sell pet supplies, such as Chewy, Amazon, Walmart, Petco or PetSmart. To make a donation, click here.

The humane society also is looking for volunteers to help care for the dogs or people who would foster other animals so more attention can be paid to the dogs that were rescued.