68 Animals Including Rabbits, Dogs Found In Cages Filled With ‘Piles Of Feces’, Rescued

Authorities rescued more than 65 animals from a home located at Katy city, Houston on Monday.

Five deputies from the Harris County Animal Cruelty Task Force and the Houston Humane Society staff responded to a domestic disturbance call after which the rescue team worked overnight to secure 65 rabbits, and three dogs from the home. According to the Houston Humane Society, the animals were being kept in despicable and filthy living conditions.

Deputies reportedly came across rabbits locked up in cages filled with piles of feces, little food, and water. Gary Poon, executive director of Houston Humane Society, said the animals were unhealthy and malnourished. They were infested with fleas, ear mites and could also be suffering from possible mange infestation. Some of the animals were also suffering from eye and ear infections along with other skin allergies. He also mentioned that they were being examined and treated by veterinarians.

The humane society also mentioned that the animals were starving when rescued.

The case was being investigated by the Harris County district attorney's office for potential criminal charges.

In a similar incident, around 200 cats and dogs were rescued from a rundown home at Orange County, Florida, earlier in December. Around 60 animals were sent to family and friends whereas, the remaining 140 were taken in by Florida Little Dog Rescue and New Beginnings Animal Rescue teams. The rescue staff said most of the dogs were extremely afraid of humans contact. The animals were well fed, and showed no signs of physical abuse, however, most of them had medical issues that could take months of treatment and rehabilitation before they could be put up for adoption.