Neglected animals are again making news this week.
The Division of Public Health Delaware Office of Animal Welfare says it received a tip Sunday about a property in the Seaford area with neglected animals.
After obtaining a search warrant, Delaware Animal Services went to the property and found approximately 43 dead dogs. They also took into custody another 32 animals, including 31 dogs and a cat.
Of the animals seized, 27 were severely ill and were taken for emergency veterinary care, where one had to be euthanized.
The surviving 31 animals are recovering at Brandywine Valley SPCA’s Georgetown campus for further medical care and sheltering.
The investigation is ongoing and charges will be forthcoming according to a spokeswoman at the Division of Public Health.
You can donate to help these animals by visit this website. So far, 131 individuals have donated more than $7,000 to Brandywine Valley SPCA.
