CHICAGO (CBS) — A recent hoarding case on Chicago’s South Side uncovered a disturbing scene where as many as 15 dogs were found in a home amid filth.
An animal rescue in the north suburbs stepped up to help.
“You can see it on the dogs. They are all very matted. They are caked in urine and feces. I can imagine not the best condition,” said Harleigh Garcia of Border Tails Rescue.
The situation inside the South Side home was so bad, that responding animal control officers walked in with hazmat suits.
Chicago Animal Care and Control were called to the home on Thursday after neighbors reached out that an apparent hoarding situation was uncovered .
As many as 15 dogs were found.
Their owner who lived alone is in the hospital and as Harleigh Garcia of Border Tails Rescue was told, was unable to care for the dogs.
And because CACC is currently dealing with historic overcrowding of its own, those dogs are now in the care of the Northbrook-based Border Tails Rescue.