Agency Receives Hundreds Of Dogs For Adoption

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio--The Humane Society Serving Clark County has received  over 350 dogs to be prepared fo adoption.
The agency, along with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, volunteers and staff from other local animal welfare agencies, have been caring for the dogs since February 22nd. The animals were seized as part of an ongoing animal cruelty investigation against Jeff Burgess, operator of One More Chance Rescue and Adoption. 
Local Humane Society officials are now preparing the dogs for adoption, which includes veterinary treatment behavior assessments, and spay or neuter surgeries. 
The dogs will be available at the Humane Society Serving Clark County and numerous other Humane Societies and rescue groups.  

People interested in adoption should email adoptions@clarkhumane.org with their name and contact information.  As dogs are transported to area shelters and rescues, interested parties are e-maield adoption location information. James Straley, Executive Director of The Humane Clark County., says "now is a great time to adopt from any local shelter as an adoption today will help make room for these dogs when they are ready ".

Public donations of cash or checks to support the effort can be sent to Security National Bank. All of the funds will go directly to the support of the animals. Credit or Debit cards will not be accepted. Officials stress volunteers are also still needed as the animals become available for adoption.

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