Friday, March 21, 2025
SPRINGTOWN — On Monday, Feb. 3, multiple Springtown police officers responded to a welfare concern at a residence in the 300 block of W. State Highway 199. Officers arrived at the residence and discovered more than 30 cats, kittens, dogs and puppies living in extremely unsanitary conditions. Police officers notified Springtown Animal Control and Code Enforcement who responded to the scene.
All the animals were voluntarily surrendered to animal control officers and are currently in the care of the Springtown Animal Shelter located on Hilltop Drive. Unfortunately, multiple animals had to be euthanized due to their medical conditions, but more than two dozen remain are still in the care of the animal shelter. One dog and one cat were in active labor during the removal which resulted in additional puppies and kittens.
Springtown Animal Control Supervisor Maddy Gould said this was a tragic situation and reinforced city ordinances that limit the number of pets residents may have.
“This is an unfortunate situation that has resulted in these animals having to be rescued from dangerous living conditions,” Gould said. “Thankfully, many of the animals were able to be saved, but several did have to be euthanized due to their medical conditions. This case is one example of why city ordinances limit the number of pets that are allowed in a single home without a kennel permit and why sterilization of domesticated animals is important.”
The animals will continue to be given medical care and will be evaluated over the coming days and weeks. Potential foster and adoption information will be forthcoming soon.
“We appreciate all the public support that we have received to help care for these animals and we look forward to being able to find them homes when they are medically cleared for adoption.,” Gould said.
For those who would like to donate or support the animal shelter's efforts to care for these animals, please donate to the shelter at https://checkout.shelterluv.com/donate/csas
The animal shelter is also taking donations of towels and wet puppy food specifically for these animals. For more information on how to contribute, please call 817-220-0828 or email aco@cityofspringtown.com
