TJ Phaserman 2 Posted March 13, 2008 TUCSON, Ariz. - About 800 small dogs, including Chihuahuas, terriers and Pomeranians, were seized from a triple-wide mobile home whose occupants were overwhelmed trying to care for the animals, authorities said Wednesday. Pima County sheriff's deputies and animal welfare officials who removed the dogs also found 82 caged parrots in the home in a rural area northwest of Tucson. Some dogs were pregnant and giving birth as they were taken to shelters in Tucson, said Jenny Rose, a spokeswoman for the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. Ninety-six dogs were taken from the house Monday and another 700 on Wednesday, she said. "The home was definitely in very bad condition, urine and feces all over the home, in the kitchen and bedroom, with a very strong odor," she said. "Obviously, 800 dogs in a triple-wide mobile home, they were packed in there. That being said, they were in pretty good shape." The elderly owners, who have not been identified, were apparently overwhelmed but have cooperated with authorities, sheriff's Sgt. James Ogden said. No charges have been filed, but authorities continue to investigate. The animals appeared to have had enough food, but a few were missing paws — some from having been attacked by other animals, others apparently having caught their feet in fencing outside, Rose said. The breeds included Chinese cresteds and Lhasa apsos. The owners were breeding and offering the dogs for sale, Rose said, but she described it as a hoarding case, in which elderly people sometimes feel no one else can give their animals a good home and won't part with them. Deputies were alerted this month after a woman who bought a Chihuahua at the home reported the conditions, Ogden said. The dogs living inside the house apparently had free run of the premises, Ogden said. Others were found in other structures on the property. Ogden described the living conditions as "horrible, filth everywhere ... probably one of the worst (situations) I've ever seen." The animals will be offered for adoption soon, Rose said, adding that a rescue group from Phoenix had taken 100 of the dogs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordOfTheBorg 1 Posted March 13, 2008 ha...haha....hahaha.....hahahahahahah!!!! thats awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrPsychic 1 Posted March 13, 2008 (edited) ha...haha....hahaha.....hahahahahahah!!!! thats awesome. Um, how is finding sick and injured animals "awesome"? I mean, they were missing paws, in horrible conditions... I've also lost all respect for you for that :blink: Edited March 14, 2008 by MrPsychic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RikerChick 5 Posted March 13, 2008 Yeah, animal abuse is real awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Itchygomba69 0 Posted March 14, 2008 ha...haha....hahaha.....hahahahahahah!!!! thats awesome. dude your posts need to be monitored.....I guess your a Micheal Vick Supporter, thats just disgusting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordOfTheBorg 1 Posted March 14, 2008 ha...haha....hahaha.....hahahahahahah!!!! thats awesome. Um, how is finding sick and injured animals "awesome"? I mean, they were missing paws, in horrible conditions... I've also lost all respect for you for that :biggrin: um.. no offense dude, but i am not to worried if you lost your respect for me. It's my personal opinion. I think its funny that 800 dogs are living in a house. If you say you didn't laugh, your lying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RikerChick 5 Posted March 14, 2008 If you say you didn't laugh, your lying. Actually, I think you might be the only one who laughed. There's nothing funny about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordOfTheBorg 1 Posted March 14, 2008 lol, maybe i think its funny because i can actually see people around here doing it.. i don't condone the fact that the dogs paws and stuff were taken off... you guys take things way tooo seriously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishfire 2 Posted March 14, 2008 It's not that we take things too seriously. It's that you take things too lightly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RikerChick 5 Posted March 14, 2008 I'm watching a rerun of last nights local news and they had this story on with videos of the dogs. It's absolutely heartbreaking. These poor dogs have urine burns, their teeth are falling out, they're covered in filth and fleas...there is not one single thing to laugh about. The AHS says this is the worst case they've ever seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordOfTheBorg 1 Posted March 14, 2008 meh, so what? i think its funny that a couple of old people have 800 dogs running around there place. Don't judge me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theunicornhunter 2 Posted March 15, 2008 meh, so what? i think its funny that a couple of old people have 800 dogs running around there place. Don't judge me If you don't want people to judge you harshly for your insensitivity then don't make insensitive comments. If you choose to make insensitive comments then don't complain when people judge you accordingly because that is a natural consequence of you choice. It is a misconception that freedom means being absolved from consequences - freedom is choosing which consequences you are willing to live it. And I think the majority reaction to your comment was a cringe not a laugh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordOfTheBorg 1 Posted March 15, 2008 oh settle down everyone. just because i dont start freaking ou tbecause a few dogs didn't have front paws and stuff, doens't mean i am a bad person. And no, no one here has a right to judge me. I don't care what i say, i never insulted anyone on this board or anything like that. I simply stated my opinion. Call this a free country, i get called down because you people don't agree with my opinion. That really seems fair (sarcasm). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
