Most of the dozens of dogs and cats removed Wednesday from a hoarding situation in Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood are in good condition, according to the organization that has taken charge of their care.
Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh assisted Pittsburgh Animal Law officers and Pittsburgh Animal Care and Control in removing the animals at about 2:30 p.m. from a home in the 300 block of Linnview Avenue.
Twenty-six small dogs were surrendered to Humane Animal Rescue and were taken to its North Side shelter, while 12 cats were taken to the group’s East Side shelter, according to Michele Frennier, director of marketing for the organization.
An older dog with respiratory issues was transferred to the Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center, Frennier said, adding that the dog’s issues are thought to be a result of its age rather than the unsanitary conditions that were discovered at the home.
The remaining animals, she said, are “receiving continued medical examinations and care and overall are in good condition.
“In the coming days, they will be given needed vaccinations, spayed or neutered and microchipped, to prepare them for future adoption.”
Some of the dogs could be available for adoption, on a first-come, first-served basis, as early as this coming weekend, Frennier said.
Animals available for adoption through the organization can be viewed at humaneanimalrescue.org/adopt.
An investigation of the animal welfare incident is continuing.
