Houston SPCA Rescues More Than 150 Dogs, Cats, And Horse From Dayton Animal Rescue

DAYTON, TX -- Rescue efforts are underway to remove more than 150 animals from a self-described 20 -acre animal rescue facility in Liberty County.

The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office and Houston SPCA removed 150 dogs, six cats and a horse from Puppy-Dogs-R-Us amid numerous reports of animals being kept in deplorable conditions.

The animals were found living in filthy conditions, amongst their own waste, suffering from various conditions of neglect.

Officials said that some dogs were found standing on top of their kennels to escape filthy waters that had flooded their enclosures, while others were found confined to rusted wire crates stacked on top of each other in a dark, dingy shed.

Officials said that many animals had been left unattended inside structures on the outskirts of the property without food, clean water, care or human interaction.

“What we found today at this facility is unacceptable,”Tara Yurkshat, vice president of animal welfare, Houston SPCA, said in a statement. “We have a large team of Houston SPCA responders on the ground to rescue these neglected animals who have clearly suffered by not receiving adequate care. We hope we are awarded custody so we can continue their journey towards health, happiness and finding them new homes.”

Houston SPCA investigators have observed animals suffering from hair loss and diarrhea. The full extent of their medical conditions will be determined once they have been evaluated by the Houston SPCA veterinary team.

The Houston SPCA will continue to care for the animals until permanent custody is determined by a Liberty County Judge. After the civil hearing, the decision to pursue criminal charges will be decided by the Liberty County District Attorney.

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