101 dogs living in packed, filthy conditions removed from North Carolina home
Jun 6, 2025, 12:13 PM | Updated: 1:24 pm
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) 鈥� Dozens of dogs found living in packed, filthy conditions were removed from a North Carolina home.
Animal control officers responding to a complaint in Raleigh County discovered 101 dogs crammed in stacked cages or roaming in confined quarters at the home on Wednesday, the Wake County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said on Facebook. Many of the dogs were small breeds. Among those rescued were several puppies and older dogs.
The homeowner agreed to relinquish the dogs, along with 21 chickens, news outlets reported. The dogs were taken in by eight different shelters and were undergoing medical assessments, the SPCA chapter said. Many dogs had matted fur as well as skin and dental issues.
It wasn鈥檛 known whether the homeowner faces charges. A telephone call to the Raleigh police department wasn鈥檛 immediately returned Friday.
On Friday, the chapter said that several dogs under its care were 鈥済etting the spa day of their lives 鈥� and their first taste of fresh air, possibly ever. We鈥檙e seeing a lot of smiles from these guys.
鈥淭his is the biggest moment in these dogs鈥� lives, and we are feeling so grateful to be a part of their healing.鈥�
