Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is turning to the community for help after a collaborative rescue with Pierce County Animal Control in Roy brought 60 animals to the shelter.
After a complaint in November regarding possible illegal breeding and animal cruelty at a residence in Roy, a total of 60 dogs and cats, along with one horse, were removed from the property by Pierce County Animal Control officers on Tuesday, Dec. 16.
Following the removal of the animals, the 60 dogs and cats were brought to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, 2608 Center St. in Tacoma, and welcomed by staff at the shelter, according to Lauren Green, director of marketing and communications.
Though Green could not comment on the physical state of the animals due to an ongoing investigation, she stated that, after the rescue in Roy, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County currently serves 264 dogs in the shelter and at foster homes.
“The shelter is operating well over capacity with dogs right now. Just last week, following the intake of those animals from that case, we’ve reached a record high of the number of dogs that we’re managing at once,” Green said. “We’re really turning to our community right now for support.”