ROY, Wash. — Sixty animals are safe after a suspect was arrested on suspicion of illegal breeding and animal cruelty in Roy.
According to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, they received a tip about possible illegal breeding in November.
After a long investigation, deputies got a warrant and swarmed the property.
They rescued 36 dogs, 23 cats and a large horse.
“An operation like this consists of hours of planning and preparing along with coordinating with the Humane Society and local vets,” PCSD wrote in a blotter post. “We are appreciative for our partnerships and would not be able to help these animals without them.”
The animals are receiving medical care and will go to the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County once they are healthy.
The PCSD says the suspect in this case is a 29-year-old woman, who has an alleged history of dealing with animal control in the county.
She has not yet been charged with animal cruelty or illegal breeding, pending the veterinary reports on the animals.
Detectives tell KIRO 7 this is a reminder to the public to report any animal cruelty they see and do their research when searching for dogs through breeders.
“Sometimes people end up purchasing puppies that come with a lot of health conditions,” Detective Carly Cappetto said.
The Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County has announced that it is at its highest capacity in seven years and could use the public’s help.
Ways to Help
Donate: Donations are urgently needed to continue providing care for the nearly 60 dogs and cats rescued from this ongoing animal cruelty investigation, and the thousands of lost, injured, and neglected animals the shelter helps each year. Monetary donations can be made on the shelter’s website at www.thehumanesociety.org/59-pets.
Adopt: With 147 dogs in the shelter’s care, adopters are desperately needed to provide loving homes and create life-changing spaces for animals in need at the shelter. To view all animals available for adoption, visit the shelter’s website at www.thehumanesociety.org/adopt.
Foster: For those not able to adopt, the shelter is seeking volunteers who are able to foster dogs. Foster volunteers provide a temporary safe space for a dog in need, while the shelter provides all the supplies and ongoing veterinary care. Learn more about the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County’s foster program by visiting the shelter’s website at www.thehumanesociety.org/get-involved/foster.
Help Reunite Lost Pets With Their Owners: Help prevent animals from entering the shelter by temporarily caring for found animals while taking steps to assist with reuniting them with their families. If you have lost or found an animal, visit the shelter’s Lost & Found Pets resources at www.thehumanesociety.org/lostpets.
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