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Ithaca … At least 62 dogs- most of them puppies- are being rescued by the Tompkins County SPCA from one home. The TC SPCA was called to assist a pet owner who became overwhelmed by the number of pets that found their way into her home. An elderly woman not to be identified took in strays without spaying or neutering them, and they multiplied. While she tried to provide for them, the woman is clearly not equipped to offer that many animals adequate care. She has gratefully accepted the assistance of the TC SPCA and is surrendering most of the dogs to the shelter, which will spay and neuter the animals and find new homes for them.

Already, the shelter has taken in 25 dogs, mostly puppies, and is giving them medical treatment and refuge. They are responding well and will be available for adoption soon.

“This is what we’re about,” says TC SPCA Executive Director Jeff Lydon. “We’re here to save lives when animals have no other chance but the one we give them. And when you look into the eyes of these innocent puppies – dozens of them – we’re reminded of how worthwhile our work is.”

Animal hoarding or collecting is when an individual keeps a large number of animals in his or her home, and is unable to care for the animals and the home environment. Many hoarders begin this behavior out of compassion, but quickly become inundated by the responsibility they’ve taken on – to the detriment of the animals.

For information on adopting these or any of other homeless animals, please visit the Dorothy and Roy Park Pet Adoption Center at 1640 Hanshaw Road seven days a week from noon to 5:30pm, or check out the SPCA website: www.SPCAonline.com.

The Tompkins County SPCA is the nation’s only Open Admission, No Kill companion animal shelter, its goal to save every adoptable animal in the United States. The shelter has the highest save rate in the United States, and provides a wide range of services.

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