NYC

Jonayra B. had just returned home from a 15-minute errand when she discovered her five-month-old Chihuahua, Queen, in distress.

At the urgent request of the New York City Police Department, the ASPCA yesterday assisted with the rescue of more than 25 dogs from a cruelty situation in Queens, New York. The dogs were found in extremely poor conditions where their basic needs were not being met. Some were found living in a shed in the backyard of the property stacked in makeshift kennels, while others were found in the basement. All the dogs lacked proper ventilation, and many were covered in feces and urine at the time of their rescue and exhibited fearful behavior.