More than two dozen abandoned cats and dogs rescued by Associated Humane Societies in two days
Within a matter of two days, 12 cats and 16 dogs were rescued by the shelter's Newark and Forked River locations.
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The Associated Humane Societies is seeking emergency help after rescuing 28 abandoned animals in just two days, including 12 cats found crammed inside a plastic tote and 16 severely matted dogs left abandoned for weeks.
On Tuesday, 12 cats were brought to the shelter's Newark location in a large plastic tote with crude air holes poked into the lid, according to a Facebook post from the shelter.
Concerned about the heat and poor ventilation inside the container, staff immediately assessed the cats and provided lifesaving care to two small kittens that were in critical condition.
With the arrival of the 12 cats, the Newark shelter's intake climbed to more than 138 cats and kittens in a single week, leaving the organization in desperate need of foster homes and rescue partners.
On Wednesday, 16 severely matted bichon mixes that had been left behind in a Newark apartment were taken in by the Associated Humane Societies' Forked River location.
The organization is seeking donations and volunteer groomers to help care for the dogs, which the shelter said had been abandoned for more than a month.
To support the Associated Humane Societies through fostering, adoption or donations, visit the organization's website.
