SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. — Two dozen animals have been removed from a home in Sussex County following a neglect investigation led by the Delaware Office of Animal Welfare. In total, 23 cats and two dogs were rescued from conditions described as severely unsanitary. The animals are now in the care of the Brandywine Valley SPCA’s Animal Rescue Center in Georgetown. Officials say the group is managing a range of health concerns among the animals, including flea infestations, hair loss, and respiratory infections likely caused by prolonged exposure to filthy living environments. Veterinary staff and volunteers are providing medical treatment, medications, and supportive care as the animals begin their recovery. Many of them will require routine procedures such as spaying or neutering, vaccinations, and microchipping before they can be made available for adoption.
Among the rescued animals is a kitten being treated for anemia and a heart murmur, and two cats currently being housed in isolation due to upper respiratory infections. Officials say these types of health issues are common in large-scale animal neglect cases where ventilation is poor and surfaces are contaminated with waste. The Brandywine Valley SPCA has handled multiple large-scale rescues in recent years, and its Animal Rescue Center serves as a designated care facility for such emergencies. All 25 animals will remain under observation and treatment until they are ready to be placed into adoptive homes. The animal neglect case remains under active investigation.
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