A week before the rescue, Creek County deputies had training which covered identify animal cruelty cases.
The deputy saw some puppies that looked unfit to live outside. When he investigated further, he found a dead puppy and others who appeared malnourished.
The owners surrendered 28 dogs to the Humane Society of Tulsa. Officials believe the owners were overrun by the sheer number of dogs.
Among the abnormally thin and weak dogs, one was missing part of its jaw, an injury that likely happened when it was attacked by another dog.
Evan Fadem from the Humane Society said the dogs were living in poor conditions. Some were chained, others were eating trash.
“The dogs were all living in dirt conditions with very little grass,” she said. “Almost all of them were emaciated, covered in fleas and ticks and loaded with internal parasites.
A range of breeds, including pugs, Shih Tzu dogs and various mixed breeds.
A veterinarian is examining the dogs and volunteers began cleaning the dogs.
FOX23 has reached out to the Creek County Sheriff’s Office to find out if criminal action will be taken against the former owners.
(KOKI FOX 23 - Mar 16, 2016)
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