Animal Rescue Corps

Animal Rescue Corps
Please note: this video includes graphic content that may be disturbing to some viewers. Newton, Miss., July 15, 2023: ANIMAL RESCUE CORPS AND NEWTON COUNTY OFFICIALS RESCUE 70+ DOGS FROM A “RESCUER” IN CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI Animal Rescue Corps (ARC), a national 501(c)(3) animal protection organization in partnership with BISSELL Pet Foundation (BPF), a nonprofit pet foundation, responded to an urgent call from Newton County officials for assistance with 70+ dogs of various breeds found living in deplorable conditions on two properties in Newton, Mississippi. Also supporting the rescue on site were Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO), Humane Society of South Mississippi (HSSM), Southern Pines Animal Shelter (SPAS), Rescue Riders Network, and local animal rescuers. All of the animals were seized by the Newton County Sheriff’s Department, and Natalie Fancher Patten a self-described “rescuer,” and her husband William Patten were arrested and taken into custody on charges of animal cruelty, including felony animal cruelty. The Newton County Sheriff’s Department made this discovery while responding to a complaint that representatives from a purported animal rescue organization and 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Second Paw Dog Rescue, had not been on the property to care for the animal residents there in days. The Sheriff’s Department made contact with ARC requesting urgent help upon discovering the severity of the conditions and the large number of animals. ARC quickly reached out to the other organizations to create a coalition and was on-scene with the necessary equipment, supplies, transport vehicles, volunteers, and a state-licensed veterinarian soon after receiving the call. “This is a very grim situation here. Scattered bones litter the property,” said Animal Rescue Corps’ Executive Director, Tim Woodward. “These animals have endured tremendous suffering and it ends today.” Responders found dozens of dogs chained outdoors to trees, trapped in outdoor cages, camping tents, and several more running loose around the nine-acre, trash-strewn property. The dogs had been without access to food, clean water, or necessary veterinary care. On a separate property, over 40 dogs were found running loose and inside a trailer. Over a dozen dead and decomposing carcasses were found in cages and scattered around the 9-acre property. Two emaciated dogs and one puppy had to be immediately euthanized due to untreated medical conditions that were too advanced to be treated. “Not all victims of abuse are people and we take animal cruelty very seriously in our community,” said, Sheriff Joedy Pennington. “We will fully enforce the laws of this state and bring those responsible to justice.” Inside a trailer, among piles of garbage on urine-soaked and feces-covered floors, several dogs including litters of small puppies only a few weeks old were found suffering in unimaginable conditions. The dogs were visibly covered in ticks and fleas, emaciated, dehydrated, bite wounds, and exhibited various illnesses and untreated injuries. Many of the chained dogs appear to have serious dental damage, ground and missing teeth, presumably from chewing at their chains to free themselves. Working under the Newton County Sheriff’s Department, ARC safely removed the dogs and transported them to ARC’s Rescue Center outside Nashville, TN. ARC will provide medical, physical, and social care until the dogs can be placed with partnering shelters and rescue groups. Each animal will receive full medical exams, vaccinations, and any necessary treatments. Animal Rescue Corps managed the safe extraction of every animal, assessment, documentation, care, and collection of evidence for any cruelty proceedings in this rescue, dubbed Operation Skin and Bones. Bissell Pet Foundation provided critical financial support for this emergency operation, coordinated on-scene volunteer support from the BISSELL Pet Foundation Shelter Partner Network, and has committed to help manage placement alongside ARC with trusted shelter and rescue partners. https://animalrescuecorps.org/dispatch/operation-skin-and-bones/ ............. Learn: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org Give: https://bit.ly/ARCgive Stay informed: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/subscribe Volunteer: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/volunteer Follow: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRescueCorps https://www.instagram.com/arcorps/ https://twitter.com/arcorps .............
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"And while there was plenty to be concerned about... none of us had seen the shed yet." 24 GREAT DANES SEIZED FROM BREEDING MILL; PROPERTY OWNERS ARRESTED FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY IN LAFAYETTE, TENN. Macon County, Tennessee - On March 23, 2023, the Macon County Sheriff's Office and Animal Rescue Corps seized 26 large dogs, one small dog, seven cats, and two chinchillas from a property in Macon County, Tennessee. The residents were arrested and charged with animal cruelty after it was discovered that the dogs were living in deplorable conditions – the dogs inside were crammed into small wire cages in extremely high ammonia levels of over 200 parts per million. The dogs, including Great Danes and other large-breed dogs, were found living in small, filthy wire cages inside a small shed, others were in muddy makeshift kennels flooded by what appeared to be overflowing septic waste. Many of the dogs were suffering from various medical conditions including high ammonia exposure, puncture wounds, mammary tumors, overgrown nails, pressure wounds, skin inflammation, ear and eye infections and injuries, and internal parasites (including worms). All of the animals were legally surrendered to Animal Rescue Corps by the property owners. "This is a clear case of animal neglect and abuse with some of the highest ammonia levels we’ve ever measured," said ARC’s Executive Director, Tim Woodward. "These breeding mills put profit above the welfare of the animals and it’s the animals who suffer." ARC transported all of the animals to ARC’s Rescue Center outside Nashville, Tenn. Each animal is receiving a thorough veterinary exam, appropriate vaccinations, and any necessary medical treatments until they are matched and transported to trusted shelter and rescue partner organizations that will ultimately adopt them into loving homes. Donations to ARC for this rescue and all of ARC’s work were generously matched up to $15,000, thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation and Cathy Bissell, who stepped forward with the matching challenge in response to ARC’s third large-scale rescue in the space of eleven days. Funds are needed to help provide urgent medical, physical, and emotional care for these animals and other animals in need. ............. Learn: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org Give: https://bit.ly/ARCgive Stay informed: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/subscribe Volunteer: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/volunteer Follow: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRescueCorps https://www.instagram.com/arcorps/ https://twitter.com/arcorps .............
175 ANIMALS IN HORRIBLE LIVING CONDITIONS SEIZED FROM BREEDING MILL IN WILSON COUNTY TENN. Shop Springs, Tenn., April 11, 2023: Wilson County Sheriff's Office and Animal Control and Animal Rescue Corps seized 59 dogs, 109 chickens, three cats, two turkeys, and two rabbits from a property in Shop Springs, Tennessee after the animals were discovered living in deplorable conditions inside a garage, backyard shed, and outdoor kennels. Ten dogs were caged inside a small backyard shed with extremely high ammonia levels. The dogs, including dachshunds, poodles, and poodle mixes used for breeding, were found living in small, stacked, and filthy wire cages, in plastic travel crates, and inside a small shed. Others were outdoors in feces-filled kennels. Many of the cages had two or three dogs in each. No food or water was present in any of the cages. Many of the dogs were suffering from various medical conditions, including high ammonia exposure, severe matting, puncture wounds, mammary tumors, overgrown nails, pressure wounds, skin inflammation and infections, ear and eye infections and injuries, internal parasites, pododermatitis, and urine scalding. Many of the chickens, who were being raised and sold for slaughter, were underweight and suffering from injuries associated with overcrowding, including self-mutilation and exposed bones. "This is some of the worst matting we've seen on any animal," said ARC’s Executive Director, Tim Woodward. "Baseball-sized clumps of waste are hanging from their ears and legs to where they can hardly walk. Several of the dogs were living crammed three to a cage with no way to escape from feces and urine." ARC transported all of the dogs and cats from this rescue, dubbed Operation Cruel Confines, to ARC’s Rescue Center outside Nashville, Tenn. All of the chickens, turkeys, and rabbits were taken to Redemption Road Rescue. Each animal will be receiving a thorough veterinary exam, appropriate vaccinations, and any necessary medical treatments. Once full custody is won, each animal will be matched and transported to trusted shelter and rescue partner organizations that will ultimately adopt them into loving homes. ............. Learn: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org Give: https://bit.ly/ARCgive Stay informed: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/subscribe Volunteer: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/volunteer Follow: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRescueCorps https://www.instagram.com/arcorps/ https://twitter.com/arcorps .............
March 12, 2023, La Vergne, Tenn – Animal Rescue Corps (ARC), a national animal protection nonprofit, rescued 48 dogs and 5 cats from desperate hoarding conditions at a trailer in La Vergne, Tenn., a Nashville suburb, after receiving a call for assistance from the SPCA of Tennessee. All of the animals were surrendered to Animal Rescue Corps. When ARC responders arrived, they found two large dogs chained in the yard, three small dogs kept in a shed, four small dogs kept outdoors in a raccoon trap, 39 living in small feces-filled crates and some running loose inside the home. One of the many feces-filled small wire cages had ten small dogs crammed inside it. Another senior dog named Button was living alone inside a small and dirty cat carrier. Because of the lack of veterinary care and the unsanitary, inhumane living conditions, the animals are suffering from a range of medical issues, including high ammonia exposure, severe and painful dental disease, hernias, mammary tumors, overgrown nails, fur loss, skin inflammation, ear and eye infections and injuries, and internal and external parasites (including worms and fleas). The dogs also show signs of severe overcrowding; before help arrived at the property this weekend, a dog had been killed by her cage-mates inside one of the cages. “I’m so glad we were able to respond so quickly,” said Tim Woodward, ARC’s Executive Director. “These animals were in desperate need and couldn’t wait another day.” ARC transported all of the animals to ARC’s Rescue Center in Gallatin, Tenn., about 30 minutes east of Nashville. Each animal is receiving a thorough veterinary exam, appropriate vaccinations, and any necessary medical treatments until they are matched and transported to trusted shelter and rescue partner organizations that will ultimately adopt them into loving homes. https://animalrescuecorps.org/dispatch/emergency-rescue-daylight-save/ ............. Learn: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org Give: https://bit.ly/ARCgive Stay informed: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/subscribe Volunteer: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/volunteer Follow: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRescueCorps https://www.instagram.com/arcorps/ https://twitter.com/arcorps .............
In 2022, supporters like you were there for Animal Rescue Corps when abused and neglected animals needed you most. Please take a look back at some of 2022's highlights and happily-ever-afters: ARC's tribute to the compassionate donors, volunteers, and partners like you who help so many animals through Animal Rescue Corps. Your compassion in action saves lives. Thank you. ............. Learn: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org Give: https://bit.ly/ARCgive Stay informed: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/subscribe Volunteer: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/volunteer Follow: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRescueCorps https://www.instagram.com/arcorps/ https://twitter.com/arcorps .............
OPERATION HOLIDAY HEARTBREAK - 77 dogs & puppies rescued from heartbreaking conditions - Dec. 26, 2022, Dyer, Tenn – Animal Rescue Corps (ARC), a national animal protection nonprofit, assisted the City of Dyer Police Department in the removal of 77 dogs from neglectful conditions at a property in Dyer. All of the animals were seized by the City of Gibson Police Department and taken to ARC’s Rescue Center outside Nashville, TN. ARC responders found a variety of small and medium size dogs running loose inside the trash-filled residence. Extreme ammonia levels from the compacted feces and urine were some of the highest levels ARC has ever recorded. Litters of puppies only a few weeks old along with pregnant dogs were also found on the property. Because of the lack of veterinary care and the unsanitary, inhumane living conditions, the animals were suffering from a range of medical issues, including numerous bite wounds, emaciation, severe and painful dental disease, fur loss, skin inflammation, ear and eye infections and injuries, and internal and external parasites. “We had to work quickly to assemble the resources to be here today before these animals suffer one more night and before one more litter of puppies is born in these conditions,” said Kim Rezac, ARC’s Director of Animal Welfare. The planning for this rescue, dubbed Operation Holiday Heartbreak, began when the City of Dyer Police Department reached out to ARC for assistance after receiving a tip from a concerned citizen and then visiting the property. ARC immediately began assembling tactical equipment and a field team. The City of Dyer Police Department and Fire Department were both on the scene with support in handling the extremely hazardous conditions. Bissell Pet Foundation provided critical financial support for this emergency operation. Animal Rescue Corps managed the safe extraction of every animal, assessment, documentation, and collection of evidence for any cruelty proceedings, and will manage placement with trusted shelter partners. ............. Learn: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org Give: https://bit.ly/ARCgive Stay informed: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/subscribe Volunteer: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/volunteer Follow: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRescueCorps https://www.instagram.com/arcorps/ https://twitter.com/arcorps .............
Hooper, rescued in Operation Better Days. Thank you for giving him his joy back. Donate for Giving Tuesday: tinyurl.com/ARCGivingTuesday22 ............. Learn: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org Give: https://bit.ly/ARCgive Stay informed: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/subscribe Volunteer: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/volunteer Follow: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRescueCorps https://www.instagram.com/arcorps/ https://twitter.com/arcorps .............
November 3, 2022 - Nashville, Tennessee: Animal Rescue Corps deploys to rescue nearly 40 dogs, cats, and exotic birds from a hoarding situation that came to light after the resident passed away. The animals were lacking individual care. Many were living in small, unkempt cages. ARC was notified of the situation when relatives of the deceased reached out for help. They had tried local authorities who could not assist and time was of the essence. All 37 survivors were rescued and taken to ARC's Rescue Center outside Nashville, TN to receive medical, physical, and emotional care. Once ready, each animal will be matched with a vetted 501c3 placement partner where they will find a loving home or, in the case of some of the birds who were breeding and bonded pairs, potentially permanent sanctuary. ............. Learn: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org Give: https://bit.ly/ARCgive Stay informed: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/subscribe Volunteer: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/volunteer Follow: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRescueCorps https://www.instagram.com/arcorps/ https://twitter.com/arcorps .............
Operation Out of the Dark: On August 3, 2022, in Hendersonville, TN., Animal Rescue Corps (ARC), a national animal protection nonprofit, rescued nine dogs from desperate conditions at a property in Hendersonville, Tenn., after authorities, responding to complaints, had concerns for the animals’ welfare. All of the animals were surrendered by the residents of the property. When ARC responders arrived they found nine large dogs running loose inside the home with feces-covered floors and high ammonia levels. In some areas in the house, the feces was over a foot deep and compacted with trash and the bones of several dead dogs. The property owners said they had not been inside the house for several years and just fed the dogs through a cracked door, although no food or water was found in the house. Because of the lack of veterinary care and the unsanitary, inhumane living conditions, the dogs are suffering from a range of medical issues, including ammonia exposure, pressure wounds, overgrown nails, severe matting, fur loss, skin inflammation, ear and eye infections, and untreated injuries. One of the dogs is completely blind. Female dogs who had recently given birth were found, but there were no surviving puppies on the property. “We are grateful that law enforcement reached out for assistance for these animals who desperately need medical care and attention,” said Tim Woodward, ARC’s Executive Director. "The level of suffering we witnessed here is some of the worst we've ever seen." ARC transported all of the animals to ARC’s Rescue Center outside Nashville. Each dog is receiving a thorough veterinary exam, appropriate vaccinations, and any necessary medical treatments until they are matched and transported to trusted shelter and rescue partner organizations that will ultimately adopt them into loving homes. Operation Out of the Dark: Captain Halo Hawkeye Jubilee Loki Meera Nova Pixie Topaz ............. Learn: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org Give: https://bit.ly/ARCgive Stay informed: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/subscribe Volunteer: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/volunteer Follow: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRescueCorps https://www.instagram.com/arcorps/ https://twitter.com/arcorps .............
September 3, 2022, Pocahontas, Tenn. – Animal Rescue Corps (ARC), a national animal protection nonprofit, rescued 33 animals over Labor Day weekend from desperate conditions at a property in Pocahontas, Tenn., about seventy-five miles east of Memphis, Tenn., after Hardeman County Animal Control responded to a tip that multiple dogs exhibiting signs of mange and poor health were being kept in a trailer. All of the animals were surrendered to Animal Rescue Corps. When ARC responders arrived they found 29 dogs, including a litter of puppies, and four cats. The cats were living in small feces and maggot-filled crates; the dogs were loose both inside and outside the trailer. Because of the lack of veterinary care and the unsanitary, inhumane living conditions, the animals are suffering from a range of medical issues, including broken bones, severe anemia, high ammonia exposure, mange, severe and painful dental disease, overgrown nails, fur loss, skin inflammation, ear and eye infections and injuries, and severe internal and external parasites (including fleas and ticks). “Not all victims are humans, sometimes it’s animals who need our assistance,” said Hardeman County Investigator, Craig Collins. “We’re very grateful that Animal Rescue Corps was able to assist these poor animals of our community.” “We arrived just in time,” said Tim Woodward, ARC’s Executive Director. “This was a life and death situation for some of these animals; we didn’t have a minute to spare.” Animal Rescue Corps managed the safe extraction of every animal and transported all of the animals to ARC’s Rescue Center outside Nashville, TN. Each animal is receiving a thorough veterinary exam, appropriate vaccinations, and any necessary medical treatments until they are matched and transported to trusted shelter and rescue partner organizations that will ultimately adopt them into loving homes. ............. Learn: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org Give: https://bit.ly/ARCgive Stay informed: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/subscribe Volunteer: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/volunteer Follow: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRescueCorps https://www.instagram.com/arcorps/ https://twitter.com/arcorps .............
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