45 Chihuahua Mixes Rescued From Houston Home Receive Urgent Care

Forty-five Chihuahua-mix dogs are finally receiving veterinary care after authorities rescued them from a mobile home in north Houston, Texas. Many of the little dogs were suffering from infections and other medical problems, with some having lost nearly all their fur. One dog was in such serious condition that rescuers had to provide emergency treatment before leaving the property. The rescue brought together deputies from the Harris County Precinct 1 Animal Cruelty Unit and the Houston SPCA. What they discovered inside the home raised serious concerns about the animals’ living conditions and prompted an ongoing investigation. Now, the dogs are in the care of people working to address their medical needs. Credit: Facebook Deputies Discover Dozens of Dogs Needing Help The rescue unfolded on a Tuesday at a mobile home located in Houston’s Eastex-Jensen neighborhood. Deputies arrived with the Houston SPCA to remove animals that authorities said were being kept in unacceptable conditions. Inside the property, rescuers encountered dozens of small dogs struggling with visible health problems. Many had extensive hair loss, leaving large areas of their skin exposed. Harris County Precinct...