Operation Little Pumpkins saves 70+ dogs from Louisiana
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (KTAL/KMSS) — More than 70 dogs from Louisiana are getting a second chance after being rescued through a multi-case relief operation involving animal cruelty investigations and overcrowded shelters.
Animal Rescue Corps, a national nonprofit animal protection organization, announced November 6 that the dogs were brought to its Rescue Center outside Nashville as part of an effort called Operation Little Pumpkins.
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The operation involved several situations across Louisiana, including two animal cruelty cases in Terrebonne Parish, a dogfighting investigation in Concordia Parish and overcrowded shelters in other parts of the state.
Fourteen small dogs were taken from the Terrebonne Parish cases. According to Animal Rescue Corps, some of the animals had skin conditions and other treatable medical needs and were still waiting for placement after other animals from those investigations had already been transferred to rescue partners.
Several dogs connected to the Concordia Parish investigation were also included in the operation, including puppies and a pregnant female.
One of the rescued dogs, named Stephanie, is blind in one eye and requires ongoing medication. The organization says she had been at risk of euthanasia but now has an opportunity to receive medical care and eventually find a permanent home.
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All of the dogs are now settling into the organization’s rescue center, where veterinary teams are examining them and addressing their medical needs.
Once the animals are ready, Animal Rescue Corps plans to transfer them to trusted shelter and rescue partners.
“These dogs have already been through enough,” said Tim Woodward, executive director of Animal Rescue Corps. “They needed somewhere to go, and we had the ability to make room for them.”
Woodward said several situations were unfolding across Louisiana at the same time, and the organization was able to step in with support from its donors.
Animal Rescue Corps says its work focuses on large-scale animal rescues, emergency response and helping shelters facing limited resources.
For more information about the organization and its rescue efforts, visit animalrescuecorps.org.
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Source: Nature
