Over 20 Dogs Living in Squalor Without Food or Water Rescued from New York Property

A small, scruffy dog peeks through the bars of a carrier, looking hopeful.

Photo: Mohawk Hudson Humane Society

Update: Thanks to your support and dedicated caretakers, the dogs are healing from their injuries and neglect. They are devouring the nutritious dog food and have returned to a healthy weight as they continue to heal from surgeries. 

Your donations are saving lives, and Jazz, Rock, and Opera send their thanks in wet kisses and tail wags. Read their full story below.


Mohawk Hudson Humane Society assisted Albany County Sheriff's Office in rescuing dozens of neglected animals - including dogs, horses, chickens and pigeons - from a New York property.

Many of the horses and dogs were emaciated from months without proper food and water. No shelter was provided for the poor animals from the extreme weather, and many need medical care, like dogs Jazz, Rock, and Opera. 

Small white and brown dog peering through the bars of a kennel.
Photo: Mohawk Hudson Humane Society

It is a miracle they survived in the sweltering temperatures without food, water, or shelter. "When offered water, it was finished before the buckets or bowls were filled," recalled rescuers. "These dogs were free-roaming on an unkempt farm littered with soiled crates. There was no power in the house, which offered little to no sanctuary."

A small dog lying on a table, being gently handled by a person in gloves.
Photo: Mohawk Hudson Humane Society

All the dogs are being treated for fleas, worms, and tick-borne illnesses. They are finally being fed nutritious food, which they are devouring. Join us in helping three of the more serious medical cases out of the twenty-two dogs rescued. 

A small dog lies on a table, with a person in protective gear nearby.
Photo: Mohawk Hudson Humane Society

Jazz is struggling to breathe and may be suffering from organ damage. She needs further testing and constant monitoring. 

Dog receiving veterinary care, with a technician drawing a blood sample.
Photo: Mohawk Hudson Humane Society

Rock is not bearing weight on her left hind leg and has a broken pelvis. She has a long road to recovery ahead. 

Small brown dog sitting on the floor, looking curiously at the camera.
Photo: Mohawk Hudson Humane Society

Every step Opera takes is painful. She needs patellar luxation surgery and weeks of rehabilitation for her best chance at making a full recovery. These poor dogs have been mistreated their whole lives and deserve a second chance. 

Donate today to help with their medical care and show them someone cares. 

Andrea Powell

Andrea Powell is an animal enthusiast who resides in West Michigan. When not writing, she is exploring the great outdoors with her dogs and horses.

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