
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Over 70 dogs were found in a single residence in Anchorage in one of the “most severe neglect cases we’ve encountered,” the Anchorage Police Department reported Friday.
Police officers assisted Anchorage Animal Care and Control (AACC) in the seizure of 71 dogs. Police said in a press release that the animals were found in “unimaginable conditions.”
The AACC posted on social media that the shelter cannot handle that many dogs and needs the community’s help.
“Our shelter is only built to humanely house 60-65 dogs and we currently have 123 placed in the shelter,” the AACC statement read. “Overcrowding increases our chances of a disease outbreak and does not allow animals to have double-sided kennels, which is the standard for humane care in shelters.”
The AACC is asking the community to help with the dogs by adopting and/or fostering the dogs already in the shelter, or by donating supplies and money to the AACC.
To become a foster parent, you can complete an application online or in person at the AACC. To see the list of animals available for adoption or foster, click here.
The dogs seized on Thursday are not yet available for adoption as they are under protective custody.
“Euthanizing is always our last resort and we are trying everything we can including reaching out to other shelters around the state, asking rescues for help, and getting our community involved. Unfortunately, if these resources don’t work euthanasia may be our only option to make sure we are meeting the standards of care,” the AACC posted.
Police did state that neglect charges are pending against an individual. Alaska’s News Source is learning more about this case and will update this story with any developing information.
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