A pet grooming business and self-described animal shelter located at 980 East East Gun Hill Road in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx was raided by police and a rescue carried out by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) on Thursday, May 1. It follows allegations by residents of alleged animal neglect at the location.
The ASPCA provided us with the following video which shows rescuers removing cats and dogs from the business (including at least one dog which was seemingly a bit dirty looking and panting as if potentially dehydrated) along with some photos (attached) of the rescue. ASPCA also shared the following statement. “The ASPCA and the Bronx District Attorney’s Office collaborated today to rescue more than 30 animals, including dogs, cats and rabbits, from a self-described shelter on East Gun Hill Road in The Bronx, N.Y.”
It continued, “The animals were removed from the property following the execution of a search warrant after authorities received multiple reports of animals living in poor conditions. The animals, including young kittens, are receiving veterinary forensic exams, and will be transported to ASPCA facilities where they will receive medical and behavioral care.”
Norwood News received unconfirmed reports of additional pet businesses in New York City that were also raided in recent days and asked the NYPD, the Bronx District Attorney’s Office, and the ASPCA about these also, but did not receive any additional information from the NYPD or the Bronx District’s Attorney’s office, other than what was shared above…