The Humane Society of Skagit Valley performed the spaying and neutering of most of the 126 dogs who were captured in September.
Adoption applications for more than 80 canines are currently being accepted.
An adoption event will take place at 10 a.m. The Humane Society will host an adoption event from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. All applicants who wish to participate in the event must submit their applications and have them approved.
Candidats can indicate whether they prefer a Yorkie, Maltese or mixed breed.
You can submit an application at skagithumane.org/puppylove.
According to the Humane Society website canines who are eligible for adoption must have received their initial core vaccines, deworming medicine and microchipping.
Due to the significant cost that the Humane Society has incurred in order to prepare the dogs for adoption, a $450 non-refundable adoption fee applies. If a dog is not returned, the adoption fee becomes a contribution.
Janine Ceja, executive director, states that applicants have been accepted and the event will be first-come first-served. On Wednesday morning, there were more than 80 applicants.
“These creatures were subjected to abhorrent hoarding and neglect. Therefore, they could require further training, medical attention, and grooming,” Ceja stated. “We have done everything in our power to ensure their health and well-being, but there may still be long-term problems after they leave us. We are unable guarantee this because of the circumstances.
On September 2, law enforcement took the dogs into custody from two homes in the 4100 block Cape Horn Drive west of Concrete. They were then handed to the Humane Society.
The Humane Society took possession of the dogs when the owner couldn’t petition Skagit County District Court for a reclaim of possession.
According to Emily Diaz, an animal control officer for Skagit County, the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office has concluded its investigation into the care of the dogs and has forwarded the case to the Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
The Prosecuting Attorney’s Office will decide whether to press charges.
Source: goskagit.com
