When Department of Agriculture officials in Pennsylvania raided the home of a suspected hoarder they were shocked to find nearly 200 Chihuahuas in the home residence.
“This is one of the worst cases of animal hoarding we’ve seen in Pennsylvania, but through the efficient work of dog wardens, state and county animal response teams and local animal shelters, the dogs are one step closer to finding healthy forever homes,” department Executive Deputy Secretary Mike Pechart said in a statement.
The raid on the Columbia County home of Albert and Thomas Ambrosia revealed 187 Chihuahuas in the home. Some had eye, skin, and dental issues, while others were found dead in the home or elsewhere on the premises.
After they were rescued, the dogs were sent to a various animal shelters across the state. Officials say the little dogs will soon be up for adoptions.
As of Friday, no charges had been filed against either Ambrosia. However, under Pennsylvania law, any person who keeps, transfers or boards at least 26 dogs per year must obtain a kennel license and be inspected annually.
People wishing to adopt one or more of the dogs rescued from Columbia County should contact one of the shelters listed below.
Adams County SPCA 11 Goldenville Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 Phone: 717-334-8876
Antietam Humane Society 8513 Lyons Road Waynesboro, PA 17268 Phone: 717-762-9091
Berks Animal Rescue League 58 Kennett Road Birdsboro, Pa 19508 Phone: 610-373-8830
Berks County Humane Society 1801 N 11th Street Reading, PA 19604 Phone: 610-921-2348
Bucks County SPCA 1665 Street Road Lahaska, PA 18931 Phone: 215-794-7425
Dessin Animal Shelter 138 Miller Drive Honesdale, PA 18431 Phone: 570-253-4037
Humane League of Lancaster 2195 Lincoln Highway East Lancaster, PA 17602 Phone: 717-393-6551
Humane Society of Harrisburg Area 7790 Grayson Road Harrisburg, PA 17111 Phone: 717-564-3320
Humane Society of Lebanon County 150 N. Ramona Road Myerstown, PA 17067 Phone: 717-628-1369
Luzerne County SPCA 524 E. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Phone: 570-825-4111
Lycoming SPCA 2805 S. Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 Phone: 570-322-4646
Montgomery County SPCA 19 E. Ridge Pike Conshohocken, PA 19428 Phone: 610-825-0111
Pike County Humane Society 189 Lee Road Shohola, PA 18458 Phone: 570-296-7654
York SPCA 3159 Susquehanna Trail North York, PA 17406 Phone: 717-764-6109
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