This week Bastrop County Animal Control and rescuers from the Austin Humane Society [who we have worked with several times in the past] siezed 150 dogs from hoarders living in Bastrop, Tx. For those of you who aren't familiary with central Texas, Bastrop is about an hour outside of Austin - where we live. The dogs were found in a home infested with trash, feces, and urine. Many of the dogs were malnourished and had not been receiving medical care. One dog, Smokey, was thought to be a pile of rugs until he started moving around. Smokey was an 11 pound dog carrying around an extra 10 pounds of feces matted fur. All of the pooches are safe now, thank goodness, but the influx has DOUBLED the population of the Austin Humane Society. They are in serious need of donations of equipment, materials, and money to help take care of the new dogs.
Here is a list of specific things they are asking for:
- Medium, large, and extra large crates.
- Medium and large animal crates.
- Towels.
- Monetary donations.
Material donations can be dropped off at the shelter, located at 124 W. Anderson Lane. Monetary donations can be made on the "donations" link of their website.
