Raleigh, North Carolina — Dozens of canines discovered living in cramped, filthy conditions were rescued from a North Carolina residence.
On Wednesday, Raleigh animal control officials responding to a complaint discovered 101 dogs jammed in stacked cages or wandering in tight quarters inside the property, according to the Wake County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals on Facebook. Several of the dogs were tiny breeds. A number of puppies and older canines were saved.
The homeowner agreed to give up the dogs and 21 chickens, according to news reports. The canines were taken in by eight different shelters and are being medically evaluated, according to the SPCA chapter. Many dogs suffered from matted fur, as well as skin and dental problems.
It was unclear whether the homeowner faces charges. A call to the Raleigh police department was not immediately returned on Friday.
On Friday, the chapter announced that some canines in its care were having “the spa day of their lives — and their first taste of fresh air, possibly ever.” These folks seem to be smiling a lot.
“This is the biggest moment in these dogs’ lives, and we are feeling so grateful to be a part of their healing.”