Animal Welfare rescues 76 animals from Felton mobile home

FELTON, Del. – Delaware Animal Welfare officers rescued 76 animals from a Felton mobile home on Monday after they were reportedly found living in cramped, unsanitary conditions.

Animal Welfare officials say they received a call from Delaware State Police Monday afternoon regarding a potential animal cruelty case. When officers arrived at the home, they found 66 small breed dogs, 9 cats, and 1 bird living in inhumane conditions. We’re told the dogs were found huddled together in cramped rooms, covered in feces, urine, and filth. It was discovered that none of the dogs were sterilized and continued to reproduce, ranging in age from newborn to senior.

Officers were able to safely remove the animals from the home and took them to Brandywine Valley SPCA’s Animal Rescue Center in Georgetown. The animals are now receiving care and are being assessed by the rescue’s medical teams. Some of the animals were reportedly underweight, while others were found suffering from skin or eye issues, and all were invested by fleas.

The investigation is ongoing. Officials tell us that the suspects allegedly responsible are facing misdemeanor animal cruelty charges, with other charges pending.