The Brief
- Thirty-two dogs were rescued from a Pierce County home after a barking complaint revealed unhealthy living conditions.
- The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is seeking foster homes to manage the influx, especially before July 4th.
- Community members are encouraged to adopt or foster animals like Shimmy to help alleviate shelter overcrowding.
TACOMA, Wash. – Thirty-two dogs were rescued from a single home in Pierce County. The sheriff’s office tells FOX 13 officers were called to the home due to a barking complaint.
When they arrived, they found that the home was in an unhealthy state due to the number of dogs. They said a woman in the home said that her dogs had puppies, and she told them she got overwhelmed.
One of the puppies that was rescued is pictured below.
While the puppies are getting the care they need currently, The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County says this intake will stretch their resources, especially ahead of the 4th of July.…