Update on Abuse Case in MI

[ramanth]

Hello Everyone!

This is off of Shiawassee's Humane Society's website via Petfinder:

Shiawassee Humane Society

SPECIAL BULLETIN REGARDING ANIMAL ABUSE CASE:
As you've heard or seen broadcasted on TV news programs, teh Shiawassee Sheriff's Department, along with Shiawassee Animal Control, discovered hundreds of animals abandoned at a house in the Owosso area. Cages upon cages, plus many loose animals were left without food and water during our latest heat extremes in the 90's. The 300 animals are currently being held in the empty salt storage building. The process is in place to legally transfer ownership of these pets from the current owner over to Shiawassee County. Therefore, they are currently not available for adoption. When they are, we will be assisting Animal Control with posting these, and other needy animals through PetFinder. We at the Humane Society encourage those with the space and time, to consider adopting some of these animals. We also ask you to put a lot of thought into adopting ANY animal, as they all have been through enough disappointment as it is. However, speaking from experience, you'll see that rescued animals do show gratitude and love for their adooption. For more information about adopting when the pets become available, please contact Shiawassee Animal Control at 989-743-2406. The Shiawassee Sheriff's Department is accepting MUCH NEEDED DONATIONS to treat and care for the animals. To donate, call 989-743-3411. We recommend that if you are looking to simply obtain more information, you follow the news reports or check this website, as the Sheriff and Animal Control need their phone lines open to get these animals as much as as soon as possible. Thanks to any and all that can help!

Kim and Kia

(since all dogs and cats were found this will be posted under Dog & Cat Rescue)

[Snowy's Mommy]

Hi Kim,

I just called and got the voicemail for the officer handling the case. I left my name and phone number so they can call me back.

Jordan

[ August 14, 2001: Message edited by: Snowy's Mommy ]

[ramanth]

Originally posted by Snowy's Mommy:
<STRONG>Hi Kim,

I just called and got the voicemail for the officer handling the case. I left my name and phone number so they can call me back.

Jordan

[ August 14, 2001: Message edited by: Snowy's Mommy ]</STRONG>

Awww Jordan! That was so sweet of you!
Payday is tomorrow for me, so I'll be calling first thing in the morning.

The shelter is not far from my home, so I'm thinking I'm going to get them some food and what not, if they need it.

Kim S.

[Snowy's Mommy]

Hi,

Thanks..that's so nice of you to try to bring them some supplies!

Let me know how things go and same over here!

Jordan

[Daisy's Mom]

You two are so great! Thank you for the information, and for helping out! I wish I was closer and could do more

[ramanth]

Originally posted by Daisy's Mom:
<STRONG>You two are so great! Thank you for the information, and for helping out! I wish I was closer and could do more </STRONG>

It's okay Daisy's mom. I see plenty of animals in other states that I wish I could help.

I'm thinking of getting Gift Certificates for the animals from Soldan's or Petsmart. I have no doubt they probably need the food and supplies.

Kim S.