Michelle Milliken
When her very sick friend was taken to the hospital because of her phase IV lung cancer, a well-meaning woman contacted Troy Animal Rescue Project in Alabama about the pets left behind. She thought there was 15 or so, but it was a significant underestimation.
When Tarp came to the home, there were about 100 dogs and even some cats in inevitable conditions. They were in the walls, the insulation and the floor. Some pregnant dogs had dug into dirt to have their puppies, and many lived in the forest around the rural areas.
Photo: Troy Animal Rescue Project
The home itself was also filled with up to a foot of faeces in some areas. Because of their owner’s poor health, she is not expected to be charged.
Over the past week, the rescue has been working on catching all the animals, which has been a monumental task, as most of the dogs are afraid of people who have only known their owner.
Photo: Troy Animal Rescue Project
Tarp wrote on Facebook, “The lady is very very ill and is currently hospitalized without a clear time frame to be able to come home. The conditions in the home are not suitable for her or the animals to live there. Our program has committed to these pets. We know that she loved them in her own way and we would never do anything to hurt them. Our traps are safe. Euthanize them. Pets are safe.
Photo: Troy Animal Rescue Project
Greatergood and the Animal Rescue site help with the effort, primarily by supporting the medical treatment of the animals that have been caught. More than a week later, however, there are still dozens of dogs in loose, including puppies from nursing mothers. Food is omitted for them while Foster’s Pressing is sought for the dozens of scared and disoriented pets already moved from the property.
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