BUCKS COUNTY, PA \u2014 Twelve dogs found living in filthy conditions were rescued Friday from a Bucks County breeder, the Bucks County SPCA said.<\/p>\n
A citizen complaint of dogs barking led to the removal of the animals from 24-7 Maltese Momma, a Bensalem breeder. <\/p>\n
The Bucks County SPCA said the dogs are toy breeds, including Maltese and Yorkies.<\/p>\n
The owner, Elaine Corbin, has been running a breeding operation from her home. The animals were discovered to be living in filthy conditions. The floors were packed down with feces, and there was
a strong odor from urine and feces, the Bucks County SPCA said.<\/p>\n
The 12 dogs were transported to the Bucks County SPCA’s Quakertown shelter on Friday afternoon, officials said.<\/p>\n
The dogs will receive a thorough medical evaluation from the shelter veterinarian and needed medical treatment Linda Reider, the SPCA’s executive director noted. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe Bucks County SPCA strongly objects to the inhumane treatment of animals and irresponsible breeding operations,” Reider said. “This is a cautionary tale for would be puppy buyers to do good research and only purchase puppies from reputable licensed breeders. Even better, adopt from your local animal shelter.\u201d<\/p>\n
15-20 Cats Abandoned In Perkasie <\/p>\n
In addition to the rescued dogs, the Bucks County SPCA has been called on to help 15-20 cats abandoned by their recently evicted owner in Perkasie. <\/p>\n
BCSPCA will be charging the owner with failure to provide sanitary living conditions, officials said. She may also face additional charges resulting from concurrent investigations by other agencies, officials said.<\/p>\n
The SPCA said its two animal shelters are already running at capacity, and these latest large intakes are a huge stress on staff and resources.<\/p>\n
“We ask the community to step up now and adopt one of our many available dogs and cats to help free up resources for the newest arrivals,” officials said. “Food and supply costs continue to rise.”<\/p>\n