Local shelter rescues 14 dogs from breeding operation

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A local animal shelter rescued over a dozen dogs from what is believed to be a large breeding operation on a farm.

According to a spokeswoman, the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society received a call Saturday from another rescue group asking for help removing dogs from an alleged large breeding operation. At the farm, the dogs were found to be living in a small outdoor area.

The Central PA Humane Society was able to take in 14 of the dogs and other rescues from across the state stepped in to take the rest. The dogs the humane society took in are those with visible medical issues including severe infected sores and hair loss.

The dogs in our area are Samoyed, labradoodles, golden retrievers and a Labrador retriever breeds. Many of the dogs are not available for adoption and are not ready for visitors yet, according to the humane society, and many are shy due to lack of interaction with humans and will need socialization.

All of the dogs will receive veterinary care including being spayed or neutered and vaccinated.

At this time, the shelter is in need of monetary donations as well as items to help care for the dogs. They are asking anyone who is able to help to drop off donations of money, blankets, sheets, towels and Purina dog food to 1837 East Pleasant Valley Blvd in Altoona or to donate money through their PayPal.

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