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<\/p>\nLA MESA, Calif. (FOX 5\/KUSI) \u2014 San Diego Humane Society\u2019s Humane Law Enforcement rescued 40 dogs and puppies from a La Mesa apartment on Tuesday evening.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
When Humane Officers arrived at the 500-square-foot apartment, they discovered approximately 40 dogs and puppies living in feces and unsanitary conditions.<\/p>\n
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Dogs and puppies rescued from La Mesa apartment on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
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Dog rescued from La Mesa apartment on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
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Dogs and puppies rescued from La Mesa apartment on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
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Dogs and puppies rescued from La Mesa apartment on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
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Puppy rescued from La Mesa apartment on Tuesday,<\/p>\n
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Humane Society staff tending to rescued canines.<\/p>\n
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\u2019s San Diego Campus.<\/p>\n
San Diego County Sheriff\u2019s K-9s receive new protective vests\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n Each rescued dog received a medical exam, vaccinations, dewormer and microchip before being settled in their kennels.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Here are the capacity percentages throughout San Diego County campuses:<\/p>\n Escondido Campus: 171% capacity<\/p>\n San Diego Campus: 161% capacity<\/p>\n Oceanside Campus: 160% capacity<\/p>\n El Cajon Campus: 126% capacity<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Donations going towards the dogs can be made here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n