Dogs, Bearded Dragons, Snake Rescued From Philly Home

PHILADELPHIA — Twenty animals were rescued from a Philadelphia home recently, according to the Pennsylvania SPCA.

On Wednesday, Sept. 12, PSPCA's Humane Law Enforcement Officers responded to the 2600 block of West Lehigh Avenue in the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood about numerous animals being kept in unsanitary conditions at the property, which is suspected to be a breeding operation

The PSPCA was called to the property by the city’s Licenses & Inspections department, who were condemning the property due to conditions discovered during the execution of a search warrant for narcotics.

When officers arrived, they found 17 dogs, including a young puppy, two bearded dragons, and one snake.

All the animals were signed over to the care of the PSPCA where they are being evaluated.

Many of the dogs were found to be suffering from fleas, untreated skin conditions, and the puppy was suffering from an untreated leg fracture and other mild injuries.

Some charges regarding the unsanitary conditions under which the dogs were being maintained have already been submitted. Additional charges may follow.

The PSPCA is still investigating the incident and additional charges mat be filed.

Anyone with information about this case, or other cases involving animal cruelty, should call the Pennsylvania SPCA’s Cruelty Hotline at (866) 601-SPCA. Tips can be left anonymously.