A group of 57 miniature Doberman Pinschers are in the custody of the Hudson Valley SPCA after being rescued last week from breeders who were said to be in dire condition.
The dog was taken Friday from a home on Middletown’s Greenville Turnpike by State Police and SPCA Humanitarian Law Enforcement after receiving a search and seizure warrant.
Now a little love and care is changing the lives of animals.
“These dogs were basically strays,” said SPCA President Joanne Kay. “They didn’t have relationships. They weren’t loved or hugged.”
Rescuers say the dog is infested with fleas and ticks and is suffering from a number of medical conditions that are currently being treated.
“Donations are desperately needed right now,” Kay said.
SPCA officials say the donation is needed to pay the veterinarian’s costs and provide care.
The dog is the third rescue case involving multiple animals in the past three weeks.
In addition to donations, they are seeking experienced foster parents for their puppies and searching for forever homes through their website.
“It’s already amazing to see the light, the curiosity and the interest,” Kay said. “I know they’re okay, but they need help.”
Authorities have charged dog owner Paul Poznelowisk with 57 counts of animal neglect after discovering two dead dogs in a freezer and removing the rest from his care.