Hopkinton Police Department
On Friday, 27 golden retrievers were rescued from a residence in Hopkinton, Rhode Island.
Two golden retrievers being rescued in Hopkinton, Rhode Island.Hopkinton Police Department
According to the department, police partnered with an environmental scientist, the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RISPCA) Hopkinton Animal Control, to retrieve the pups safely.
On Friday, the above officials responded to the residence “to investigate the unlicensed breeding of puppies as well as conditions detrimental to the health of the dogs,” the Rhode Island police department said.
Two of the golden retrievers rescued in Hopkinton, Rhode Island.Hopkinton Police Department
According to the police department, the resident of the property containing the golden retrievers was “cooperative” and “surrendered” the canines. The dogs are now in the custody of the RISPCA, which “will begin an adoption process when the dogs are medically cleared.”
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Hopkinton Animal Control said in a Friday Facebook post that the retrievers were given “wellness exams and TLC” after arriving at the RISPCA.
Golden retrievers rescued in Hopkinton, Rhode Island.Hopkinton Police Department
After a day in RISPCA custody, the society shared an “important pupdate” about the canines, revealing that the dogs are not yet available to foster or adopt due to a fungal infection.
“The golden retriever pups and dogs recently surrendered to us have tested positive for ringworm,” the RISPCA wrote in aFacebook post. “This means that they are NOT available for foster or adoption for several weeks.”
“We are currently giving the dogs the medical care they need and cannot consider applications at this time,” the post said. “We thank you for your patience and understanding.”
source: people.com
