GRANTS PASS Ore. (KPTV) – Animal control officers rescued 13 malnourished dogs from the Grants Pass pet grooming and lodging facility on Wednesday, according to the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office.
Following the report of neglect, agents issued a search warrant to Pawsitive K9 Solutions, located at 783 South East Sixth Street, and found the dogs suffering from varying levels of malnutrition.
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The dog was taken to the Josephine County Animal Shelter. Veterinarians worked overtime to see several animals in need of urgent care.
“The living conditions of the animals revealed that they had been neglected for some time,” police said.
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As of Friday, the dog was doing well and receiving the care it needed. The shelter said the animals need special and expensive diets. Donations are always appreciatedespecially hoses, bleach, laundry detergent, and nitrile examination gloves.
The owner and employees of the business were not present at the time the search warrant was issued, but have been identified and the case will be forwarded to the county district attorney, police said.
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