Police in San Jose were able to rescue a mother and her puppies from terrible conditions.
A Mother Dog and Her Puppies Were Rescued From 'Disturbing Conditions' in California
A mother dog and her sweet litter of puppies were rescued from a property in San Jose, Calif., where law enforcement says they were living in "disturbing conditions."
In photos shared by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, the dogs appear to have been kept in a cage outdoors whose floor was lined with dirt, straw, feathers and litter.
Thankfully, officers were able to rescue the dogs and usher them into a brighter future.
Police found an adult female dog and her puppies kept in an outdoor cage.
"Deputies from the Civil Division were assisting Code Enforcement last month at a property on Quimby Road in unincorporated San Jose, when they discovered several animals living in disturbing conditions," the Sheriff's Office wrote on Facebook. "A mother dog and her puppies were rescued, given food and water, and are now safe. County of Santa Clara Animal Services cared for them, and they’re currently in a foster home until they’re big enough to be adopted."
A police officer is pictured holding one of the rescued puppies.
The post continued, "Animal Services is conducting a criminal investigation to determine whether animal cruelty occurred. We remain committed to protecting the safety and well-being of animals in our community. If you suspect animal cruelty or neglect, please contact Animal Services right away."
Pictures show the adorable dogs being fed, watered and held by police officers.
Police found several puppies living in unsafe conditions.
Members of the community praised the rescuing officers on social media.
"Awesome on the rescue and thank you to whoever reported so they can be investigated and the animals now safe," wrote one person.
"Thank you so much for caring and saving these beautiful animals," said someone else.
"Thank you for saving mamma and babies," commented a third person.
Police fed the dogs upon finding them.
Unfortunately, instances of animal neglect and mistreatment are not rare in the U.S.
Over the last few weeks alone, Morning Honey has reported on three separate instances of dogs and cats being rescued from hoarding or otherwise dangerous conditions.
Police in Washington state responded to a complaint about the smell and noise emanating from a local property and arrived at the scene to find 27 dogs living in what they described as "deplorable conditions which were unsanitary and filled with urine and feces." Thankfully, the dogs were soon brought into the care of the Tacoma Humane Society, where they could go on to be adopted.
Officers in Vista, Calif., spent four days rescuing 11 dogs and two cats from extreme hoarding conditions in an abandoned rental apartment after receiving a call from the property's landlord. The pets were eventually safely brought into the San Diego Humane Society.
And police in Georgia rescued over 80 animals from dangerous conditions in a local home where they were being neglected and abused. They went on to be cared for by the Atlanta Humane Society.