LA MESA, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement rescued 40 dogs and puppies from a La Mesa apartment on Tuesday evening.
According to SDHS, the La Mesa Police Department notified Humane Officers on Monday evening after they conducted a welfare check on a tenant facing eviction. The tenant had reportedly not been seen since Dec. 23.
When Humane Officers arrived at the 500-square-foot apartment, they discovered approximately 40 dogs and puppies living in feces and unsanitary conditions.
After ensuring the dogs had access to food and water, Humane Officers and medical personnel triaged the pups and transported them to the Humane Society’s San Diego Campus.
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Each rescued dog received a medical exam, vaccinations, dewormer and microchip before being settled in their kennels…