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Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Update On 310 Puppy Mill Animals And What We Can Do To Help

April 12, 2016 Wicomico County Animal Control had 300 dogs surrendered after a kennel inspection. The State’s Attorney has authorized release of these animals to the Humane Society after legal documentation is obtained. This work is currently in progress. Many animals will be immediately transferred to other Humane Societies to lessen the burden on the Humane Society of Wicomico County. 

The current needs for the Humane Society of Wicomico County are the following items: Wet/Canned Dog Food (PLEASE DO NOT DONATE DRY BAGGED DOG FOOD) Dog/Puppy Treats Fabuloso Cleaner (Purple) Gallons of Bleach Chlorox Cleaner Spray Bleach Paper Towels Liquid Dishwashing Soap Liquid Laundry Detergent Puppy Pads for lining kennels (PLEASE DO NOT DONATE NEWSPAPERS) 

These items can be dropped off at the following locations and times: 

Humane Society of Wicomico County 5130 Citation Drive Salisbury, MD 21804 At the front doors from Monday to Saturday 11 am to 4 pm 

Wicomico County Government Office Building 125 N. Division Street Salisbury, MD 21801 First Floor Foyer Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm 

Wicomico County Civic Center 500 Glen Avenue Salisbury, MD 21801 Box Office Entrance Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm 

For drop off at the Civic Center, please use the Midway Room doors from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. NOT the Box Office entrance.

There will be a box outside of the administrative office. The Box Office doors are not unlocked until 9 a.m.

Wicomico County Solid Waste 6948 Brick Kiln Road Salisbury, MD 21801 At the scale house Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm 

Monetary donations can be made from the Humane Society’s webpage using the Pay Pal link. www.wicomicohumane.org 

Please do not use other websites. This ensures the funds come directly to the Humane Society of Wicomico County. The funds will be used for the overwhelming expenses of medications, grooming, and other care for our animals. 

The Humane Society website (www.wicomicohumane.org) will be updated as animals become available for adoption. Please do not call our shelter as our staff is busy caring for the animals. Thank you for your support. For further information regarding animal care contact Aaron Balsamo via email: execdirector@wicomicohumane.org 

Questions regarding legal charges should be directed to the State’s Attorney’s Office at 410-548-4880.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Legal documentation? How on earth is that possible when the breeds can't even be identified yet? Someone with some sense needs to give the Humane Society a waiver on that issue & expedite the process.

Phronesis said...

It sounds coarse, but each and every one of the animals needs to be inventoried, including photographs, before release to the Humane Society, as each and every one of the puppies and adults is evidence.
Screw up the evidence and you screw up the case against the puppy mill owner(s).
The Wicomico Humane Society is not a government agency, so this adds a layer of work and chain of custody. I can't imagine how much work it will be for the Humane Society to house and temporarily or permanently place all of these animals, as well as do wellness checks on each and every one of them.
I have confidence that the State's Attorney will handle this with all of the details in good order so that the case isn't compromised, nor the animals further abused.

Anonymous said...

I am sure these unfortunate, poorly-bred dogs will be spayed and neutered, at least those who can be placed in forever homes. If only the greedy, heartless, ignorant cretins who bred them into misery to line their own pockets, could be spayed and neutered as well.

Anonymous said...

They are all Pomeranians. There is a process in place for this type of situation and it will be followed. To "expedite" the process would leave room for mistakes, which is a disservice to the furbabies. Each and every one of them deserve to have their story heard and they will.

Anonymous said...

2:59-I agree as long as that does not involve leaving them as is until they are inventoried.Not immediately rendering aid via cleanup would be a disservice.They deserve to get the best medical attention available ASAP.