The SPCA of Texas and the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office removed 14 animals from a property in Van Zandt County after an anonymous complaint about animal cruelty. After the owner did not bring conditions into compliance with Texas Health and Safety Code, the animals — including five dogs, two cats, one macaw and one deceased cockatoo — were seized.
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SPCA of Texas
The SPCA of Texas and the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office removed 14 animals from a property in Van Zandt County after an anonymous complaint about animal cruelty.
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SPCA of Texas
After the owner did not bring conditions into compliance with Texas Health and Safety Code, the animals — including five dogs, two cats, one macaw and one deceased cockatoo — were seized.
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SPCA of Texas
Three dogs were found outside in dog runs.
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SPCA of Texas
One cat was found on an enclosed back porch of the house in a crate without a litter box. Its water was black and full of mosquito larvae and its crate was filled with feces.
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SPCA of Texas
The dogs and cats appeared to be suffering from various health conditions, including teeth issues, dirty ears, matted coats and overgrown nails and flea infestation.
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SPCA of Texas
The dogs and cats appeared to be suffering from various health conditions, including teeth issues, dirty ears, matted coats and overgrown nails and flea infestation.
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SPCA of Texas
Three dogs were found outside in dog runs.
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SPCA of Texas
The dog food inside the house was infested with roaches.
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SPCA of Texas
One cat was found outside in a large, feces-filled wire dog run without a litter box.
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SPCA of Texas
The macaw was also on the porch in a filthy cage.
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SPCA of Texas
The macaw had feather loss and an overgrown beak.
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SPCA of Texas
Three dogs were found outside in dog runs.
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SPCA of Texas
The dogs and cats appeared to be suffering from various health conditions, including teeth issues, dirty ears, matted coats and overgrown nails and flea infestation.
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SPCA of Texas
The dogs and cats appeared to be suffering from various health conditions, including teeth issues, dirty ears, matted coats and overgrown nails and flea infestation.
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SPCA of Texas
The dogs and cats appeared to be suffering from various health conditions, including teeth issues, dirty ears, matted coats and overgrown nails and flea infestation.
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SPCA of Texas
Three dogs were found outside in dog runs.
