16 Abandoned Newark Dogs Are Getting a Second Chance. Here Are 6 Heartening Details
Olivia Gonzalez and the Animal Humane Society of Tinton Falls are helping 16 dogs pulled from an abandoned home in Newark, where the animals had been left in conditions neighbors could not manage on their own. The dogs are already looking dramatically different, and some may be ready for adoption in as little as two weeks.
1. Sixteen dogs were found in an abandoned Newark home
The group was discovered on Wednesday in Newark. It is believed the dogs had been left behind by their owner about a month earlier, turning the house into a place where basic care had fallen far short of what the animals needed.
2. Neighbors did what they could
People in the area had tried to help the dogs before the rescue. Gonzalez said the neighborhood had pitched in, but the situation had grown beyond what even well-meaning good Samaritans could provide.
3. The dogs arrived in rough shape, but the change is already visible
When they were found, the dogs had heavily matted hair and were covered in urine and feces. After the rescue, four of the dogs were seen looking much brighter, appearing happy and eager for attention from people.
4. Groomers and veterinary clinics across New Jersey stepped up
A number of groomers and veterinary clinics around the state donated their time after the dogs were brought to safety. That help was key in removing the severe matting from their coats.
5. Their medical checks are only starting now
The shelter team plans full veterinary assessments for every dog. Gonzalez said that was especially difficult before grooming because thick mats could hide injuries or masses that staff needed to check for carefully.
6. Some of these dogs could soon be looking for homes
The rescued dogs are now in the care of the Animal Humane Society of Tinton Falls. The next steps are vaccinations, spay and neuter procedures, and then adoption. If all goes as planned, some of them could be available in two weeks.
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