The Brief
- 80 dogs removed: What began as an effort to collect about 20 dogs turned into a massive rescue operation involving roughly 80 Chihuahua mixes living outdoors in squalid conditions, according to PetSet leaders.
- Shelters and rescues step in: With BARC already struggling with overcrowding, groups including Houston Pets Alive have taken in some of the dogs. Many are medically fragile, unvetted and have had little to no human interaction, while others are healthy enough to be fostered or adopted soon.
- Community help needed: Animal advocates are urging residents to foster or adopt through BARC and local rescues. Supplies are provided for foster families, and every animal placed in a home helps free up shelter space and reduce the risk of euthanasia.
HOUSTON – Dozens of Chihuahua mixes rescued from a suspected hoarding situation in Houston are now being cared for by BARC, rescue organizations and foster families after authorities removed about 80 dogs from what advocates describe as filthy, unsafe living conditions.
Chihuahua mixes rescued from suspected hoarding situation in Houston
What they’re saying:
The hoarding case is ongoing so few details are being released. It’s not known yet if anyone is facing criminal charges.
What is known is 80 Chihuahua mixes were all taken to BARC, which is already dealing with overcrowding.…