Grants Pass Ore. (KPTV) – Animal control officers rescued 13 malnourished dogs from a pet care and boarding business in Grants Pass on Wednesday, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office said.
Following a report of neglect, deputies served a search warrant at Pawsitive K9 Solutions, located at 783 Southeast Sixth Street, and found the dogs suffering from varying degrees of malnutrition, police said.
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The dogs were taken to the Josephine County Animal Shelter. Vets worked after hours to see many in need of immediate care.
“The living conditions of the animals have been neglected for some time,” police said.
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As of Friday, the dogs were doing well and receiving the care they needed. The shelter says the animals need a special and expensive diet. Donations are always appreciated.Especially hoses, cleaners, laundry detergent and nitrile test gloves.
The owners and employees of the business were not located during the search warrant, but have been identified and the case will be turned over to the county district attorney, police said.
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