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UAN 2010 Press Release UAN Assists in Rescue of 26 Chained Dogs in Washington County, Georgia EARS volunteers traveling from six surrounding states to care for alleged fighting dogs left to starve Sandersville, GA. (February 17, 2010) - United Animal Nations (UAN) has deployed nine volunteers with its Emergency Animal Rescue Service (EARS) to care for 26 alleged fighting and breeding dogs rescued from a property near Sandersville, Georgia by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Field Investigations and Response team under the authority of the Washington County Sheriff's Office. The groups are also assisted by a team from Sumter DART (Disaster Animal Response Team).
"The UAN volunteers have been working tirelessly to set up the shelter and get the incoming animals settled so their care and rehabilitation can begin," said UAN Emergency Services Manager Janell Matthies. "These are some of the skinniest dogs I have ever seen. Despite their old wounds and untreated injuries, the volunteers are being greeted with tail wags and kisses. The dogs seem to be enjoying the freedom of movement they have now without the short, heavy chains around their necks." Washington County authorities intend to arrest the caretaker of the animals, who claims that the original owner of the dogs did not provide them with adequate food and other necessities. Other arrests and animal cruelty charges are anticipated. For updates on this situation, visit UAN's blog. Support our work by donating to our Disaster Relief Fund. ### |
2010 Press Releases
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