Storm Sends Tree Crashing Onto Trailer and Exposes 70 Dogs Living Inside

A devastating storm brought more than fallen trees and power outages to Northwest Indiana. It also exposed a heartbreaking situation that would soon send rescuers scrambling to save dozens of dogs. After a large tree crashed onto a trailer in Merrillville, authorities discovered animals living inside who desperately needed help. What was initially believed to involve about 20 dogs quickly grew into a much larger rescue, with more than 70 animals ultimately connected to the ongoing investigation. Many arrived underweight and facing health concerns, but after enduring frightening conditions and the chaos of the storm, they were finally somewhere safe. Credit: Facebook Merrillville police are investigating the situation as an alleged animal hoarding case. The dogs were placed in the care of Humane Indiana Shelter and Clinic, an organization that was already recovering from its own difficult week. Severe storms had knocked out power at the shelter, forcing staff to evacuate animals and work quickly to keep them safe. After days without electricity, the shelter had only recently reopened its doors when another emergency arrived. Within hours, its kennels began filling again. A Rescue Fa...