Major Cruelty Rescue: 47 Animals Find Safety at GHS
Working with provincial inspectors, our team responded to a hoarding case in rural Wellington County and brought 47 cats, dogs, and small animals into our care.
GHS is providing emergency veterinary care, food, and decompression space to 47 animals removed from a property in rural Wellington County earlier this week. The intake — one of the largest in our recent history — included 31 cats, 12 dogs, and 4 rabbits, many in need of urgent medical attention.
Our veterinary team has been working around the clock since Monday morning. Several animals required emergency dental work, treatment for severe matting, and care for upper respiratory infections. The good news: every animal is responding to treatment.
"This is exactly what the Medical Fund is for," said Adrienne Mcbride, Executive Director. "Without our donors, we simply could not have absorbed an intake of this size on top of our usual day-to-day operations. Thank you to every single person who has given to GHS this year — you literally made this rescue possible."
None of these animals will be available for adoption immediately. Once medically cleared and assessed for behavioural readiness, individual profiles will be posted. To support the continued care of these animals, please consider giving to the Medical Fund.
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