Rescued: Over 260 Animals Suffering from Neglect Found in a Home in Northwest Georgia; Supporting Their Recovery Efforts
In a coordinated effort led by the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA), a significant animal rescue operation was carried out in Trenton, Georgia. The operation, which took 14 hours from Tuesday afternoon to early Wednesday morning, was a collaborative effort involving multiple animal control agencies from Gordon, Murray, Walker, Forsyth, Catoosa, Cherokee Counties, and local rescue groups such as Luck’s Rescue, The Dade County Pet Project, and Sun Dog Grooming [1].
The rescue was conducted at a property located at 181 Sells Lane, on the south side of Trenton. The residence was described as being in an extreme state of neglect, with approximately 260 animals (mostly dogs) found, many of them in a state of neglect and tragically, several deceased [2].
The Trenton-Dade Animal Center provided sheltering and medical support, led by Director Emily Richards and Veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Zarecor, along with other veterinary services [3]. Dr. Vickie Resh from the Dade County Animal Hospital and Dr. Christine Maddox from The Mountain Hospital for Animals also lent their expertise during the operation.
Catoosa County Animal Control posted photos of the rescued animals on their Facebook page, while both The Dade County Pet Project and the organisation shared updates and disturbing images from the scene on their respective Facebook pages [4][5].
Though no formal charges had been filed immediately after the rescue, authorities anticipate charging the property owner with multiple counts of animal cruelty due to the severe neglect and inhumane conditions discovered [2]. The investigation is ongoing under the oversight of the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
Local rescue group, Luck’s Rescue, worked tirelessly from 3 pm to 2 am with all hands on deck during the operation [6]. The Trenton-Dade Animal Center's gallery contains more photos from the rescue operation.
The operation highlights the importance of animal welfare and the collective efforts of local authorities, rescue groups, and the community in ensuring the safety and well-being of animals in need.
[1] Georgia Department of Agriculture [2] The Trenton Tribune [3] Trenton-Dade Animal Center [4] Catoosa County Animal Control [5] The Dade County Pet Project [6] Luck’s Rescue Facebook page
In the aftermath of the animal rescue operation, it was apparent that the home-and-garden lifestyle of the property owner on 181 Sells Lane needed a drastic change, as the residence was filled with 260 pets, many of them neglected and several tragically deceased. To ease the burden of care for the survivors, local rescue groups such as Luck's Rescue, The Dade County Pet Project, and Sun Dog Grooming, each with their own specialties, joined forces to provide the necessary pets-related support during the 14-hour operation.
