CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – (CLARKSVILLENOW) Montgomery County Animal Care and Control has put out a call for volunteers following the weekend rescue of more than 50 dogs from a house fire.
Animal Control Director Jeanette Farrell said the home on East Bel Air Blvd was operating as a “puppy mill.”
On the Animal Control Facebook page, the shelter thanked volunteers who showed up on Sunday to walk dogs, clean cages and bowls and help feed the displaced pets.
There will be a continuing need for volunteers over the next several days as Animal Control staff is focusing on the critical care of the dogs that were taken in.
The shelter is located at 616 N Spring St, and will be open at the following times:
Monday 10AM–3PM
Tuesday 10AM–3PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10AM–7PM
Friday 10AM–3PM
Saturday 10AM–3PM
Sunday Closed
Volunteers are required to complete paperwork and go through a brief orientation. For information call (931) 648-5750.
Of the 54 dogs, there were 21 puppies, 30 intact female breeding dogs and 3 intact male breeding dogs. All the animals suffered a wide variety of health issues – some minor, like fleas and overgrown nails, and some severe, such as blindness, heart murmurs and more. Seven of the dogs are currently hospitalized due to complications from the fire and some from previous severe health conditions.
At this time, 47 dogs have been relinquished by the owner and on Friday, December 2, some of these dogs will be made available for adoption. Dogs will be available on a first come, first served basis and fit for the animals needs.