SCOTTSBURG, IN — Just weeks after 42 dogs were rescued from a Scott County home that drew statewide attention for its deplorable conditions, every dog needing a spay/neuter surgery has received funding through Pet Friendly Services of Indiana, clearing an important hurdle toward adoption into new homes.
Following the removal of the dogs, Southern Indiana Animal Rescue and other rescue partners worked quickly to place the animals in foster care. Pet Friendly Services responded by providing $2,800 through its Pet Friendly license plate program to cover the cost of 28 spay/neuter surgeries for the dogs that had not yet been fixed.
“Seeing these dogs finally safe and knowing we can start finding them loving homes is why we do this work every day,” said Trish Roehm, president of Southern Indiana Animal Rescue. “We are so grateful for the community partners who stepped up.”
“Situations like this show just how much local shelters, rescues, and volunteers mean to their communities,” said Cheri Storms, executive director of Pet Friendly Services of Indiana. “When large-scale cases happen, these organizations step up without hesitation to provide medical care, shelter, and a second chance for animals who have been through so much. We’re grateful to support their efforts and hopeful that each of these dogs will soon find the safe, loving home they deserve.”
Of the 42 rescued dogs, 27 were quickly placed in foster homes after the court released them, while the remaining dogs continued receiving care through Scott County Animal Control as rescue partners worked to place them. Many of the dogs are now available for adoption through Southern Indiana Animal Rescue. To view adoptable dogs and learn more, visit https://sianimalrescue.org/
Funding from Indiana’s Pet Friendly specialty license plate helps Pet Friendly Services of Indiana provide nearly 14,000 spay/neuter surgeries each year for dogs and cats.
With every Pet Friendly plate purchased or renewed, $25 supports affordable spay/neuter programs throughout Indiana. Pet owners seeking services can use the Indiana Spay/Neuter Directory to find providers and financial assistance in their county.
Learn more at PetFriendlyServices.org.
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About Pet Friendly Services of Indiana
Pet Friendly Services is Indiana’s only statewide animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the euthanasia of dogs and cats. Through our innovative spay/neuter programs that fix nearly 14,000 cats and dogs per year, we tackle pet overpopulation at the source — saving lives and reducing suffering. Support our mission by driving with a Pet Friendly specialty license plate, and join a movement that makes a difference for animals in need! www.PetFriendlyServices.org