The dogs were living in a home on U.S. 40 the homeowner, a woman, had turned into a rescue center. When she was admitted to a hospital, Doncaster said, the woman could no longer take care of the brood.
“She understands that she can’t care for them. We assured her we would do our best to place them,” Doncaster said. “I really think her intentions were good.”
All of the dogs were of good weight, Doncaster said, and they are in good condition. The problem was the cramped living conditions. All of them were inside the house. Some were running loose.
When the woman became unable to handle them because of her medical condition, she had friends visit the residence to take care of the dogs, Doncaster said.
While there are limits in the city at to the number of dogs that can be in a house, county ordinances set no limit on the number a person can have in a home.
“For the most part, they are going to be adoptable,” Doncaster said.
At the fairgrounds, a mini-triage was set up to evaluate the health of each dog.
Meantime, the animal shelter has issued a call for more volunteers and supplies to help care for the animals.
Immediate needs include bedding, such as pine straw or shavings, heated food and water bowls and muck rakes, Doncaster said.
To help, call the animal shelter at (937) 332-6919.
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