More than 70 dogs are now on their way to better lives after their rescue from a case of neglect in Aguascalientes, Mexico, at the end of last month. The animals were living together in poor health and cramped conditions in the house of an elderly person.
The dogs were seized in an operation conducted by the Aguascalientes Environmental Attorney Generals Office, with support from Humane Society International/Mexico, and local organization Amigos Pro-Animal. Rescuers took the animals to a temporary shelter to receive veterinary care, proper food, and eventually to be adopted out. Local health authorities will monitor and provide health support to the elderly gentleman.
Felipe Márquez, manager of the HSI/Mexico program against animal cruelty, said in a statement, “Unfortunately, this is the kind of story we encounter rather frequently. Well-intentioned people try to help stray animals by picking them up, without considering the real implications of this action. Soon they find themselves in an unmanageable situation. However, thanks to the timely response and team work of APA, HSI and PROESPA, these dogs will have a second chance at life after all.”
