LA MESA, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement rescued 40 dogs and puppies from a La Mesa apartment on Tuesday evening.
According to SDHS, the La Mesa Police Department notified Humane Officers on Monday evening after they conducted a welfare check on a tenant facing eviction. The tenant had reportedly not been seen since Dec. 23.
When Humane Officers arrived at the 500-square-foot apartment, they discovered approximately 40 dogs and puppies living in feces and unsanitary conditions.
Dogs and puppies rescued from La Mesa apartment on Tuesday.
Dog rescued from La Mesa apartment on Tuesday.
Dogs and puppies rescued from La Mesa apartment on Tuesday.
Dogs and puppies rescued from La Mesa apartment on Tuesday.
Puppy rescued from La Mesa apartment on Tuesday,
Humane Society staff tending to rescued canines.
After ensuring the dogs had access to food and water, Humane Officers and medical personnel triaged the pups and transported them to the Humane Society’s San Diego Campus.
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Each rescued dog received a medical exam, vaccinations, dewormer and microchip before being settled in their kennels.
The enormous intake comes at a difficult time as Humane Society campuses are already experiencing severe overcrowding. On Tuesday morning, staff at the San Diego campus counted 725 total canines in care, operating well beyond capacity.
Here are the capacity percentages throughout San Diego County campuses:
Escondido Campus: 171% capacity
San Diego Campus: 161% capacity
Oceanside Campus: 160% capacity
El Cajon Campus: 126% capacity
The rescued dogs will undergo thorough medical and behavioral evaluations before being cleared for adoption. The Humane Society is calling on the community for support.
Donations going towards the dogs can be made here.
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