NEWPORT, WA. -- Volunteers from Spokane, Sandpoint, Colville, Priest River, Newport and Montana removed 43 sled dogs after the owner called Eastern Washington Siberian Rescue to surrender the dogs.
The dogs were found living in deplorable conditions.
They were found in standing water, with minimal, if any shelter, with no food or drinking water, and tethered on three to four foot chains.
Two of the dogs were suppose to weigh between 50 and 60 pounds. Instead, they weighed in at 35 pounds and were immediately taken to the veterinary clinic.
The rest of the other dogs were taken to rescue groups, foster care, and temporary shelters around the Spokane area.
Nine of the dogs are at Spokane Humane Society.
The owner is not facing any charges at this time.
For more information about adopting the dogs or to make donations you can visit www.ewsr.org.
To make a donation you can make checks out to EWSR at:
"Make a Donation"
1071 Bear Creek Rd.
Colville, WA 99114
In the comments or memo section please reference "Operation Thanksgiving Freedom: Saving the Sled Dogs" for both online of check donations.
