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More than 125 dogs rescued from deplorable conditions at ‘hoarding’ homes in Texas
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More than 125 dogs rescued from deplorable conditions at ‘hoarding’ homes in Texas

The Independent·Isabel Keane·20 days ago
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More than 125 dogs have been saved from inhumane hoarding conditions in Texas following a months-long rescue mission. The rescue mission, led by Ferris Animal Services and Flying B Animal Rescue & Sanctuary in Ellis County, resulted in the emergency removal of the last 75 dogs this past week from the hoarding site in Ellis County, about 40 miles south of Dallas, Fox 4 reported. The rescue followed several months of efforts to reduce the number of animals in hoarding situations. The other dogs had previously been rescued through owner surrenders and standard rescue protocols, according to the report. It’s unclear if anyone has been charged in connection to the rescue efforts. The situation was so dire that Todd McGehee, the manager of Ferris Animal Services, requested backup from national organizations, including American Humane and RedRover. “When the weight of their suffering began to exceed our local resources, we knew we had to call in the best,” McGehee said.…

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