Atlanta Humane Society helps with removing over 30 dogs from neglectful conditions in Stephens County

More than 30 dogs living in neglectful conditions were removed from their owner’s care after being exposed to the elements in two sheds and a trailer in Toccoa-Stephens County.

The dogs are now in the care of the Atlanta Humane Society.

Officials with the Toccoa-Stephens County Animal Shelter reported on the agency’s Facebook page that they were called Wednesday to a property in the county about some dogs that needed help.

The post read, quote “We mobilized to the location and the owner surrendered 33 dogs to us. In order to avoid having to euthanize any dogs, due to not having enough space, we made a call to the Atlanta Humane Society. The Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter would not have been able to provide the care and attention that they will need to be well, both physically and emotionally. We are very grateful that the Atlanta Humane  Society was there for us,” end quote.

Stephens County Marshal’s Office opted not to file charges against the property owner.

Additional information indicated most of the dogs were adults.

According to the Atlanta Humane Society’s website, most of the dogs had urine-stained fur and many had scars likely from fights over food.

The Atlanta Humane Society will release the animals for adoption in the near future.