11 Animals Rescued From Unsanitary Conditions At Philly Home: PASPCA

Philadelphia PA

09 June, 2022

11:16 AM

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PHILADELPHIA — Eleven animals were rescued from unsanitary conditions Wednesday from a North Philadelphia home, according to the Pennsylvania SPCA. The SPCA said its Humane Law Enforcement Officers, acting on a tip from a Good Samaritan, seized two dogs, four cats, two guinea pigs, one rabbit, and one cockatoo from the property on the 1500 Block of Adams Ave. One dog requiring medical care had been removed from the property by a relative, but was surrendered to the custody of a PSPCA Humane Law Enforcement Officer Wednesday afternoon. Authorities went to the property after getting a complaint from a Good Samaritan regarding numerous animals at the property in need of veterinary care. When Officers visited the property on Tuesday, the resident would not allow them inside to see the animals. However, through the opening of the door, officers were able to see poor conditions inside the residence, according to the SPCA. Officers returned on Wednesday with a search warrant and found the animals living in unsanitary conditions, the SPCA said. Excrement was present throughout the property, and the small animals were found to be living in filthy cages, according to the SPCA. The animals were removed from the property over concerns for unsanitary housing and lack of veterinary care. They were brought to the Pennsylvania SPCA's Philadelphia headquarters to be examined and cared for by the shelter's medical team. Of the removed animals, the two guinea pigs, rabbit, and two cats have been signed over to the Pennsylvania SPCA. The dogs, two additional cats, and the cockatoo have not yet been surrendered by the owner but will remain in the care of the organization as the investigation unfolds. "Our Humane Law Enforcement team investigates cases of animal cruelty in the city of Philadelphia every single day," said Nicole Wilson, Director of Humane Law Enforcement and Shelter Operations. "Our team of officers are responding to calls from the public and saving animals in need, just like these poor creatures who clearly needed us." The investigation into animal cruelty and neglect is ongoing, and charges are pending the conclusion of the full investigation. Anyone with information about this case, or other cases involving animal cruelty, is urged to call the Pennsylvania SPCA's Cruelty Hotline at 866-601-7722. Tips can be left anonymously.