Public Health condemned the house after urine and feces were found layered on floors, said Jane Tomcisin, environmental health director. The condemnation means no one can live in the structure, but the owner could remediate the health-related issues, she said.
The animal shelter was already exceeding its 32-dog capacity at 35 when the additional dogs were taken in, Craft said. As a result, dogs were combined in shelter kennels and others placed in crates in the shelter garage area. Assistance was being sought from rescues, fosters and other shelters, he said.
The shelter also is asking the public for donations of water buckets, flea medications, collars, leashes and slip leads. The shelter has an Amazon wish list on its website at www.co.miami.oh.us/110/Animal-Shelter. It also accepts donations for its medical fund to help provide spay and neuter services.
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