A police raid conducted in Essex uncovered the remains of 37 dead dogs and rescued 20 emaciated dogs found alive. The operation, involving the RSPCA and local authorities, was prompted by concerns from neighbors about the condition of the shelter. Two individuals have been arrested on suspicion of fraud and animal cruelty. Heartbroken dog owners, including one who lost her pet, expressed anguish over the situation, calling for better regulations in animal rescues. Law enforcement emphasized the ongoing investigation and the importance of locating the pets' owners.
One neighbour told The Independent: Two of the dog owners turned up to see if their pets had survived. They were in pieces. It smells like death in there - it's horrific beyond comprehension.
Shannon Jade drove from Bedfordshire to check on the welfare of her pet Chance who was sadly not pulled from the shelter alive. She told Essex Echo: I saw some dogs removed, all in terrible condition, my heart is broken that my dog wasn't one that was removed alive.
Inspector Steve Parry, of the Basildon neighbourhood policing team, urged the public to refrain from speculation. He said: At this stage, we believe we have found the remains of 37 dogs and about 20 live dogs which are now being cared for.
They were in pieces. It smells like death in there - it's horrific beyond comprehension. These dogs didn't deserve this. Rescues need to be registered, regulated and checked, to ensure this stops happening.
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