Humane Officers Seized 61 Animals from a Squaw Valley Rescue

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Hidden from the world, down a faint dirt road, and camouflaged by trees and earth tone colored tarps in the foothills of rural Fresno County, CCSPCA Humane Officers discovered a deplorable scene.

From the road only a few small piles of trash could be seen. Not enough to take a second look at while looking for an address. But even from the road the constant barking and whimpering howls could be heard coming from the forest. Once at the end of the dirt tire track road a quick look to the south gave you a flash of what was to come. Piles of trash, empty food bags, and livestock feed and pill bottles were back dropped by a large tarp blocking view of the “access road” to the sounds of distressed animals.

Just past the tarp several piles of trash and cages were scattered about.

The farther our Humane Officers ventured in, the more animals, trash, and cages were found.

Animals were discovered in various stages of emaciation.

Dogs were chained to trees scattered around the extremely cluttered property.

The majority of the dogs were on 3′ chains or cables. One dog was wrapped up in a tree with his food pan. None of the dogs had food. Two very feral cats had neither food nor water and were being kept in a small bird cage. Another cat was kept in a very large enclosure (back porch) full of empty cages, empty food bags, trash, bags of clothes, buckets of soiled cat litter, and 2 kiddie pools full of what appeared to be human feces. Neither food nor water was found with the cat.

Litters of “used” collars were found everywhere. Certain areas had a strong smell of death.

Also seized were various bird and fowl species and a potbellied pig.

All of these animals are now housed at the CCSPCA for further assessment.

Our Humane Officers went in and rescued these animals from further suffering. The suspect is known to be a 501c3 rescue organization. The CCSPCA does not release animals to this rescue. Further investigation is necessary and the suspect will have the opportunity to claim the animals. If the suspect chooses to claim the animals, a hearing to determine the legitimacy of the seizure will be held. We will seek prosecution on this case.

If you would like to come out to film any of the seized animals, please contact us at the number listed below.

Central California SPCA, 103 S. Hughes Ave., Fresno CA 93706
559-289-0374 ● ccspca.com

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If you would like to donate to these animals we are in need of:
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