This is the state police Kentucky who reported the facts and alerted the association Guardians of Rescue. The operations directorKelly Bashamthen planned an intervention with his teams. A woman, owner of the animals, had just informed the police of this situation, following the death of her mother, who had accumulated the dogs for years. It was time to take care of these animals, some of them in bad shape, and most of them very weak.
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Faced with the magnitude of the situation, says Wave3it was impossible for Guardians of Rescue to take care of 250 dogs. Other shelters and associations were called to the rescue, particularly in the TennesseeL'Ohio and the Pennsylvania. HAS Louisville (Kentucky), an association, The Arrow Fundwas responsible for welcoming the 6 sickest dogs.
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Long-term work
It took several days of mobilization, 24 hours a day, so that all the dogs could be saved. The owner was not prosecuted, because she was at the origin of the report, admitting the difficulty of her inheritance and the impossibility of taking care of such an impressive number of animals.
At the same time, the structure Guardians of Rescue started looking for donations to meet the needs of the dogs: food, blankets. Foster homes were called upon to offer a better future to these hundreds of animals.
What are the possible solutions to a situation of animal hoarding?
Animal hoarding, or Noah syndrome, is characterized by an excessive accumulation of animals without having the capacity to take care of them. The animals then live in undignified conditions, deprived of medical care. If you notice such a situation, you can:
- Report the situation to the town hall who can take the necessary measures
- Connect with animal protection associations
This behavioral disorder, often of a psychiatric nature, must be taken care of by professionals able to address these people who are generally in denial.