PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Nine purebred Yorkshire Terriers were taken in by Philadelphia’s Animal Control and Care Team Monday night after the owner died.
ACCT Philly said officers were notified by the fire department. The man, who they said was running an illegal breeding operation out of his North Philadelphia home, passed away sometime after Christmas, and there was no next of kin to care for the animals.
Six adult Yorkies and three puppies were rescued. Most were in decent condition, with records showing the puppies received vaccinations as recently as last week. The runt of the litter, however, is being monitored…