HUBER HEIGHTS -- The Humane Society of Greater Dayton said Friday it is continuing to remove the remaining animals from a home where a man likely became overwhelmed while trying to care for the creatures.
âThese animals were removed because many appeared to be sick and are being kept in unsafe and unsanitary living conditions,â said Sheila Marquis, the Humane Society of Greater Daytonâs humane agent. âIn hoarding cases like this, owners typically have a strong love for animals, but become overwhelmed by their circumstances. I think this is what we are dealing with in this case as well.â
The Humane Society removed 60 animals on Thursday and are moving about 90 more today. Those include rabbits, chickens and roosters. An emergency shelter to properly care for all animals removed from the home has been set up but the Humane Society says it needs help.
âAs the Humane Society of Greater Dayton we want to ensure that all animals are valued and cared for properly,â said Brian Weltge, president and CEO of the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. âTo find out how you can help the animals in this case visit our website at www.hsdayton.org.â
Call the Humane Society at 937-268-PETS (7387).
We'll have the latest on this developing story on ABC 22 News at 6 and on FOX 45 News at 6:30.
January 17 coverage:
More Than 60 Animals Removed from Huber Heights Home
HUBER HEIGHTS -- Police on Thursday removed at least 60 animals from a Huber Heights home. Authorities found all kinds of animals, including birds, pigeons, chickens, parakeets and rabbits.
We talked to neighbors, who didn't want to be identified, but they say the smell coming from the house was unbearable.
"To look in their back yard, there's no grass, it's all dirt and nasty feces just everywhere," a neighbor said.
"You'll hear all types of birds, animal noises, never know what is back there," said another neighbor.
Health officials wore masks as they entered the home for fear of catching a disease from the pigeons inside.
It's unclear if the man who lived in the house had health problems.
"Every time he breathes, if he's exposed, if they have it ... funnels into his lungs as well as anybody else that enters," said Sheila Marquis of the Humane Society of Greater Dayton.
Authorities say the owner probably tried to take care of the animals, but became overwhelmed.
No charges have been filed but police say the man living in that house could face animal neglect charges.
âThese animals were removed because many appeared to be sick and are being kept in unsafe and unsanitary living conditions,â said Sheila Marquis, the Humane Society of Greater Daytonâs humane agent. âIn hoarding cases like this, owners typically have a strong love for animals, but become overwhelmed by their circumstances. I think this is what we are dealing with in this case as well.â
The Humane Society removed 60 animals on Thursday and are moving about 90 more today. Those include rabbits, chickens and roosters. An emergency shelter to properly care for all animals removed from the home has been set up but the Humane Society says it needs help.
âAs the Humane Society of Greater Dayton we want to ensure that all animals are valued and cared for properly,â said Brian Weltge, president and CEO of the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. âTo find out how you can help the animals in this case visit our website at www.hsdayton.org.â
Call the Humane Society at 937-268-PETS (7387).
We'll have the latest on this developing story on ABC 22 News at 6 and on FOX 45 News at 6:30.
January 17 coverage:
More Than 60 Animals Removed from Huber Heights Home
HUBER HEIGHTS -- Police on Thursday removed at least 60 animals from a Huber Heights home. Authorities found all kinds of animals, including birds, pigeons, chickens, parakeets and rabbits.
We talked to neighbors, who didn't want to be identified, but they say the smell coming from the house was unbearable.
"To look in their back yard, there's no grass, it's all dirt and nasty feces just everywhere," a neighbor said.
"You'll hear all types of birds, animal noises, never know what is back there," said another neighbor.
Health officials wore masks as they entered the home for fear of catching a disease from the pigeons inside.
It's unclear if the man who lived in the house had health problems.
"Every time he breathes, if he's exposed, if they have it ... funnels into his lungs as well as anybody else that enters," said Sheila Marquis of the Humane Society of Greater Dayton.
Authorities say the owner probably tried to take care of the animals, but became overwhelmed.
No charges have been filed but police say the man living in that house could face animal neglect charges.