2 weeks ago
36 Border Collies Rescued From Horrific Conditions, Woman Arrested
A woman in Florida had 36 dogs living in her house, but she did not take care of them properly.
The house was too crowded, and the dogs were dirty and covered in their own mess.
Police and animal helpers found the dogs after getting special permission called a search warrant.
The house looked nice from the outside, but it was very dirty inside.
The helpers had to wear special protective suits just to go inside safely.
The woman, Paige O'Donnell, was arrested for what happened.
She now has 72 charges against her.
The dogs were taken to a shelter called the Treasure Coast Humane Society.
There they are being cleaned, groomed and cared for, and they are starting to feel happy again.
A judge will decide what happens to the dogs next.
Animal control officers and rescue workers rescued 36 Border Collies from a Florida home where they were living in deplorable, filth-covered conditions.
The dogs were found trapped in an overcrowded environment, covered in faeces, urine and debris.
Paige O'Donnell, 62, was arrested following an animal-hoarding investigation at her Palm City home.
She faces 72 charges: 36 felony counts of animal cruelty and 36 misdemeanour counts for failing to provide the dogs with proper exercise or air.
The dogs are now in the care of the Treasure Coast Humane Society, where they are being treated and are showing signs of joy and healing.
- Who
- Paige O'Donnell, a 62-year-old woman, along with the 36 rescued Border Collies, Martin County Sheriff's Office deputies, and the Treasure Coast Humane Society.
- What
- 36 Border Collies were rescued from an overcrowded home covered in faeces and urine, and their owner was arrested on 72 animal cruelty charges.
- Where
- Palm City, Martin County, Florida, US; the dogs were moved to the Treasure Coast Humane Society.
- When
- The rescue followed a search warrant executed 'yesterday' as stated by the Martin County Sheriff's Office; no specific date was given in the article.
- Why
- Authorities intervened after discovering the dogs living in deplorable, unsanitary and overcrowded conditions during an animal-hoarding investigation.
Key facts
- Number of rescued dogs
- 36
- Breed
- Border Collie
- Rescue location
- Palm City, Florida, US
- Suspect
- Paige O'Donnell (62)
- Total charges
- 72
- Felony charges
- 36 counts of animal cruelty
- Misdemeanour charges
- 36 counts of failing to provide proper exercise or air
- Caring shelter
- Treasure Coast Humane Society
Quotes
Martin County Sheriff’s Office
Official posting about the rescue
“The conditions were so deplorable that deputies and Animal Services officers had to wear Tyvek protective clothing while working inside the home.”
NDTV
“We’re seeing signs of joy and healing as the weight is literally lifted off their shoulders.”
NDTV
Sources
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