ARC is on the ground for Operation Cage Breaker, a large-scale, multi-species rescue of over 60 animals
The ARC field team deployed to Lafayette County, Florida, at the urgent request of local law enforcement to assist with a large-scale, multi-species animal cruelty case.
The operation, dubbed Operation Cage Breaker, involved the seizure of 60 animals: 26 dogs, 20 cats, 10 goats, 2 sheep, and 2 turtles.
Most of the animals were found confined to small, filthy cages and crates, living in conditions that deprived them of adequate space, comfort, and opportunities to engage in natural behaviors.
Local law enforcement had reached out to numerous agencies for assistance before contacting ARC. With the case exceeding available local resources, ARC’s Field Team deployed to help safely remove the animals and document their conditions.
In addition to carrying out the rescue, ARC’s Field Team carefully documented the scene and the animals’ conditions to support the ongoing cruelty investigation.
Because the animals were seized as part of a cruelty investigation, they will remain in protective custody until their legal disposition is determined. ARC and its farmed animal placement partner, Alaqua Animal Refuge, are providing care for the animals during this process, including veterinary attention, appropriate nutrition, safe housing, and daily enrichment.
Once the animals are legally cleared and ready for placement, ARC will work through its network of vetted placement partners to ensure they receive the continued care they need and, when they’re ready find permanent homes.
If you are in a position to help today with a donation to support ARC’s work and emergency rescues like this, please do. Every donation makes a difference.
And, if you are in a position to volunteer, please sign up today. Opportunities are always available in ARC’s Rescue Center outside Nashville, TN, as well as sometimes nationally and beyond. We sometimes offer travel stipends.
