The PSPCA’s Animal Law Enforcement team executed a search warrant on the 1200 block of West Russell Street on Monday, July 28, after tips from the public led investigators to a property matching surveillance footage from the shelter.
At the home, officers spotted a German Shepherd–type dog in the backyard with no shade or adequate shelter in the extreme heat. After obtaining a warrant, officers seized two dogs and transported them to PSPCA headquarters for forensic examination and care.
The investigation began on Thursday, July 25, when ACCT Philly staff discovered two puppies in a box left outside the shelter. The animals were suffering from necrotic wounds and heavy maggot infestations, according to the PSPCA. They were immediately transferred for emergency veterinary care and are now improving daily…