[exschke]

http://www.detnews.com/article/20090...ars-undetected
http://www.detnews.com/article/20090...-attorney-says
http://www.detnews.com/article/20090...ing-Chihuahuas

[Eugen80]

I read about that story in the Saturday paper, really sad....


Saturday, July 25, 2009
Jampacked shelter nurturing, assessing Chihuahuas

Delores Flynn and Steve Pardo / The Detroit News

Dearborn -- The 100-plus frightened Chihuahuas rescued from squalor in an area residence are now under the watchful eye of Friends for the Dearborn Animal Shelter, which is working to calm and nurture the animals.
"They are already a shaky breed, and we are trying to put them at ease the best we can," said Sandy Boulton, spokeswoman for the shelter.
"Whatever circumstances that were happening where they were, it was still their home, and moving them has been shock. They can be panicky, and we are doing our best to protect them."

Kenneth Lang Jr., 56, could face criminal charges for hoarding an estimated 110 Chihuahuas in his Dearborn home, including an estimated 151 dead animals that were found Friday in freezers in his basement.
"They were shaking, dirty, malnourished and in various states of poor animal health," Police Chief Ronald Haddad said. The house was "quite soiled and filthy," he added, requiring officials to dig through "mountains" of debris to get the dogs out.
Staff and volunteers of the animal shelter are assessing each dog before it can be adopted.
"A lot of them are in pretty good shape," Boulton said. "Certainly, some have fleas and need to be sterilized and vaccinated. But some are doing better than others."
Animal workers are trimming the dogs' nails, bathing them and examining them for worms and other ailments. Temperament checks also are being conducted.
The new arrivals add more work to the staff that is caring for the 380 animals already housed in the financially stressed shelter, which is seeking pet food and monetary donations, no matter how small.
People are already dropping off pet food and filling out adoption applications at the shelter.
Dearborn Heights resident Margaret Metas gave four 20-pound bags of food.
"It's not much. It's only four bags, but it will feed them today," the 81-year-old dog owner said.
It will take some time before the Chihuahuas can be adopted. People can also help the shelter by adopting any animals already eligible to be placed in a home. The shelter is located at 2661 Greenfield Road, Dearborn, MI 48120.
"Even if someone adopts a cat, they are helping by freeing up space and resources. It may not be a Chihuahua, but we have some other sweet ones ready to be adopted," Boulton said.
dflynn@detnews.com. (734) 462-2206


Jampacked shelter nurturing, assessing Chihuahuas | detnews.com | The Detroit News

[BalaGire]

It was on yesterday I used to ride by that house everyday