SALEM, NY (NEWS10) — Washington County’s Lucky Puppy Dog Rescue welcomed 16 surrendered dogs, after responding to a request for help from a Salem shelter involving more than 20 neglected dogs and puppies. Lucky Puppy Rescue says they received the report regarding the neglected dogs on Dec. 10.
At the time of the request for help, Lucky Puppy said two dogs had been found dead in the house and another was seriously ill. They further confirmed that a third dog had died and discovered that there was also a young litter of puppies in the home.
“I called for days and was stunned to learn this situation had been going on for years,” said Emily DiSiena, a Lucky Puppy volunteer who played a “significant” role in organizing the event. “I’m grateful to Shannon Celeste, (Municipality of Fort Ann’s DCO), who volunteered to help us. This was beyond her jurisdiction, but she came to help anyway. I’m really impressed and proud that Lucky Puppy managed to do this in a matter of days got time.”
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On December 15, DiSiena, Celeste, and another Lucky Puppy staff member, along with support from Almost Home Rescue, went to the residence, where the owner voluntarily turned over 16 dogs. All dogs have been taken to Lucky Puppy’s Great Beginnings Adoption Center, are being monitored and receiving medical care. They are also scheduled for upcoming sterilization procedures.
16 is the maximum number that Lucky Puppy can safely house in their facility at this time. Lucky Puppy says there are still 5-7 male unrestrained dogs at the home, but other local rescue services are asking for help in caring for the surrendered dogs and finding homes for the rest.