Police find 22 dogs in station wagon with owner

[Contrary1]

"POTTSBORO, Texas – North Texas authorities seized 22 dogs found crammed inside a station wagon with their owner. The owner locked the car doors and refused to come out when a constable tried to serve her a warrant for the seizure of the dogs early Monday, said SPCA spokeswoman Maura Davies.

Two puppies and 20 dogs were taken to a shelter until a judge decides who gets custody, the SPCA said. A hearing on the custody of the animals is set for Feb. 16 in Denison.

The dogs were in the car along with a pot of water, blankets and waste.

"The car was soaked with urine and covered in feces. The ammonia level in the vehicle was 23 parts per million even after the doors had been opened for several minutes. As a frame of reference, humans start experiencing health issues at 12 parts per million," Courtney Stevens, SPCA of Texas rescue and investigations supervisor, said in a news release.

The owner does not face charges, Grayson County constable Michael Putman said. She was not coherent and the SPCA said it has contacted Adult Protective Services about the woman."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090210/ap_on_fe_st/odd_dogs_in_car

[Duer 157099]

1. OK, I'm sorry, but that photo just made me really laugh

I'm sure when I read the story, I'll regret having laughed.

But damn, I couldn't help it.

[hlthe2b]

2. Is this the future for the Octuplets (plus the other six?)

sorry... you KNOW you were thinking it!






Seriously, though, I hope this poor woman gets needed treatment and can live healthily with at least a few of her beloved dogs under supervision. And good homes to all the rest....

[roody]

3. They look cute and well cared for through the glass.

I hope the shelter is as good as the one in my county.

[lpbk2713]

4. Watch for that car soon on CraigsList.

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