A Flagler County rescue group says it is caring for 14 Chihuahuas after roughly 30 were dumped along a dark stretch of road in the area, leaving several dead, others sick or injured and some still unaccounted for.
Volunteers with Saving Missing Animals Response Team Dog Rescue, known as SMART, found the dogs Monday night along a remote roadway with no cameras or nearby homes, according to the group’s Facebook post. By the time rescuers found them, several had already been hit by passing cars and killed.
“All were flea-ridden, dirty, covered in feces and urine, battling infections, and some very sick,” the organization wrote.
Some of the Chihuahuas rescued after about 30 dogs were found dumped along a road in Flagler County, according to Saving Missing Animals Response Team Dog Rescue. The rescue group said 18 dogs have been recovered so far, with some still unaccounted for. (SMART Dog Rescue)
Volunteers from SAFE Pet Rescue in St. Augustine assisted with the rescue and took four dogs into their care, SMART said. The remaining 14 dogs are with SMART’.
Rescuers said teams are continuing to search nearby woods for the remaining dogs.
The dumping comes less than a week after another high-profile case in the same county, when authorities removed 44 dogs from a Palm Coast home. The incidents are not connected.
SMART said it is seeking donations for veterinary exams, vaccines, spay and neuters and treatments for fleas and worms.
The organization said it is also seeking foster homes for the dogs once they are ready. Those interested in fostering can apply on their website.
