- The MSPCA-Angell just took in 12 hound and beagle mixes, following an animal cruelty case in South Carolina
- The MSPCA stated that the dogs will be up for adoption following “their state-mandated 48-hour quarantine and after receiving any medical care they may need.”
Would you like to adopt a dog?
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) has taken in 12 hound and beagle mixes from South Carolina following an animal cruelty case.
“More than 50 dogs were surrendered last month by an owner who had been living with them on a single property where they weren’t getting the care they needed,” MSPCA-Angell Vice President of Animal Protection Mike Keiley stated in a release this week. “That’s a huge number of dogs entering shelters in the Midlands region of South Carolina that are already at or over capacity.”
Here’s what to know about the dogs, and when you can adopt one.
Where are the dogs now?
They are currently being cared for at the MSPCA-Angell’s Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem.
They arrived there on Feb. 18, 2025.
More about the dogs?
The MSPCA-Angell stated that the dogs range in age from 1-10 years old.
“Considering their circumstances, these dogs are in relatively good health,” Keiley said in a written statement. “They need to be spayed or neutered, and some also need dental work.”
“It’s far too many dogs for them to care for, so when our transport partners in the area reached out for help, we knew we needed to step up and make it happen, despite our own capacity challenges,” he added.
When can the new dogs be adopted?
The MSPCA-Angell stated that they will be available for adoption following “their state-mandated 48-hour quarantine and after receiving any medical care they may need.”
“The timing of these pups’ arrival is kind of perfect in that we already have an adoption event happening, which we hope will help open up much-needed kennel space,” Keiley added, referring to the Missed Connections adoptathon happening now through Feb. 23 at the MSPCA-Angell and several other MASS coalition partners.
He added, “Now it’s more vital than ever that people step forward and adopt any of the dogs in our care or the care of any of our MASS partners. We won’t be in a position to help more dogs until we find loving homes for those already in our care.”
Where can people learn more?
More information on the dogs or the current adoptathon may be found at mspca.org/dogs.
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