Filed in archive Animals in Need on May 30, 2010

Dozens of Volunteers Help With Abandoned Dogs at Florida Animal Shelter

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A recent raid on a home that was reported for animal abuse led a Florida shelter to obtain 261 neglected dogs. In order to help shelter workers with the massive incoming of pets many volunteered. Since the seize took place over 70 volunteers have shown their support and providing financing. They have come out to clean and groom the dogs, help feed and treat them, among other things.

The pets were taken from a local home in Polk County Florida. The home had doubled as both an animal shelter and a residential abode. When authorities arrived dogs were living outside as well as inside every room of the house. I'd like to believe the owners had good intentions that went awry.

Officials in Polk County are amazed at the turn out of volunteers they have gotten to help care for the dogs. It just goes to show that there are still plenty of good people in the world. For more about this story read Polk Dog Abuse: Volunteer Today in Polk to Care for 261 Abused Dogs By Keith W. Kohn, Orlando Sentinel.