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GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. – Nearly 100 dogs have been rescued after officials discovered them living in deplorable conditions at a breeding facility in Gibson County, Tenn.
WKRN News 2 reports that The Animal Rescue Corps (ARC) and the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office seized the animals Wednesday after receiving a tip about the neglect.
The dogs were small breeds and consisted of adults and newborns.
Officials said they were crowded into small crates and pens, exposed to high levels of ammonia, and had no access to adequate water.
Many of the dogs suffered from untreated and painful eye infections, respiratory conditions, dental issues, and severe matting to their urine-soaked and feces-caked fur.
Their condition limited both their mobility and vision.
The dogs were taken from the property and transported to an emergency shelter that has been named “Operation Home for the Holidays.” They will be examined by a vet and given proper treatment and vaccinations.
The ARC will provide daily care until the court determines custody of the dogs.
If ARC is awarded custody, they will be placed with shelter and rescue organizations around the country.
Photos courtesy of WKRN News 2
*WKRN News 2 contributed to this report.