@deborahbaker4770 As sad as it is to see I agree it's a great idea. Brings awareness to people, encourages people to report knowing something will be done and reminds people that there's a lot of great animals in shelters that need homes and look at more than just breeders. All my dogs growing up have been from the humane society (except one that was a farm) and they've all been amazing.
I'm a public affairs officer and my father is the director of animal control in his county. I recently watched him give a similar press conference under similar horrific circumstances. This doctor gave a 5-star press conference from his public speaking skills and engagement to the quality of the information presented. A vocation and love for animals does not prepare anyone for media briefings (my dad on tv...was painful). The quality of this information dissemination will bring public support, donations, and networking. Well done to the team behind this event and make sure to take care of each other for these situations are traumatic.
Thank you to whoever called in this situation. It's a shame that there was a delay in seizure from earlier visits by the Humane Society. In listening between the lines in this report, it's obvious that many animals have died since visits began in October. No one can care for that many animals successfully. Law enforcement needs to respond faster, when life is in danger.
@@travelnc2g Exactly. With the deplorable conditions they're describing, to leave them with the owner for ANY amount of time is unforgivable. I've been involved in similar situations with cat rescue, it's called "exigent circumstances". You confiscate them NOW or they will die, which is what happened. Big failure.
@@travelnc2g I don't know how they could rescue 170 animals without some prep work. It's a tragedy but the fault is with the abusive and neglectful owner.
@@reginaflynn2622 they prepare by asking the public for help, to adopt and foster animals already in their care to make room for confiscated animals. They appeal to area veterinarians to donate their time and supplies. They reach out to reputable rescues. Shelter management often has 'control issues' and won't reach out when they need help. What they should NEVER do is leave dying/suffering animals behind for 3+ weeks.
Just made a $100 donation to help these poor babies. It was in memory of our 2.5 month old OES that died in Oct. Illinois sends love your way, God Bless!!!
Such a well spoken and knowledgeable Veterinarian here. Bravo. He is Amazing. How horribly difficult this must be for the compassionate people attempting to rescue these suffering animals.
Thank you carolinechew2432 for saying exactly what I was thinking. It must have been so challenging to see and then to speak publicly about the facts and leave out judgment. Just focusing on care and moving forward. Bravo.
Bless all the people who helped in this rescue. 🙏 I hope all the survivors find loving, gentle forever homes. Rest peacefully those who are now eternally free from their pain and suffering.
@@Trund27they aren’t that challenging like a Belgian Malinois, Caucasian Shepherd, etc. as long as you train and socialize them when young they are pretty easy going dogs minus recall. My guy is mixed with Anatolian Sheperd and he is a gentle goofy boy. He is excellent with children, dogs, and cats.
I do understand you did the Best to get to them as quickly as possible. Glad you were able to help the ones that survived. The others rest in peace. Amen
Crazy this came up in my Utube scrolling, i worked at that humane society for 27 years, left when covid hit, and was able to retire, i miss it sometimes, they do an excellent job , i may go back someday and volunteer. I'm happy they were able to help these fur babies, i will send prayers for them and may Justice be served 💕💯
I hope those dogs find loving homes and never have to go through this again. Both the dogs shown were very cute and after they get cleaned up and put on some weight and get more comfortable they'll be adopted quickly. 🙏🏾
Poor animals, you can see by their eyes all they want to do is be held and loved on. Thank you for all that you have done and will do. Most don't want understand that you'd love to snatch up all the animals when you first see them ,but can't for real life reasons. Again Thank you.💓💓
We have Pyrs, they are wonderful dogs. That one is so loving, he just wants to be petted and loved. He did the "paw thing" that many Pyrs do for attention.
I wish and pray that someone in Walthall county in Mississippi would jump in to help animals like this team. I rescue cats , dogs, birds and injured turtles. I call different organizations but they don't take in animals because of overcrowding or don't respond at all. I spend all i have monetarily that i can to feed and care for my the ones I rescue and a tribe living under the count co-op. I know of other women that feed other uncared for animals also. Getting spay and neuter is another problem. I moved here after Katrina and worked with Spaymart in New Orleans but there is nothing like that amazing organization here. I pray that there will be a change in the system here. I always feed them before i feed myself and my husband My dear daughter pitches in whenever i am short of funds so we and our little furry ones survive from day to day and month to month . Praise Our Lord for being with us as we continue our work and love of HIS creatures!!❤
🙏for all these animals that they will thrive in your care and know what love is and food & water if I was closer when the Great Pyrenees goes up for adpoption I would love to take him I’m currently looking for one since I have a farm and thank you to the vets and medical staff for taking their time to care for all these animals ❤
God Bless You All for rescuing and caring for these precious animals. Thank You so much to this male veterinarian and staff and volunteers and all who donated. The poor white kind dog with all those bites on him, just awful...I pray he makes a recovery and that the couple responsible be put in prison for felony animal cruelty.
Who ever is responsible for this must be put in jail. No bullshit that they have an excuse. This is the responsibility of the county . This is happening too often and must be stopped!!
@@scareless48 IF you are being critical over the time it was taking them to gather enough supplies and staff in order to rescue that huge amount of sick and neglected animals -- you are being very out of line! They could not approach this without being prepared.
@@evanablockWell in other areas they basically take over the area and care for the animals in scene well preparing places to take them, and work with rescue and other shelters and foster homes, even asking the public for immediate help, and says that he was there in November, yet others were there in October, come on, starving, fighting over stool , they should have been able to get an immediate warrant to start confiscating them, and that’s when you contact others for help, and care for the animals on site, and keep watch over them
There are volunteer shelters, like the one locally where my little rescue is scheduled to get spayed and vaxed for $50 (plus tests for FLV and FIV extra), but they're few and far between. My friend spent a week trapping a cat and kittens, and when she took them to the SPCA they wanted her to pay a surrender fee and accused her of turning in her own animals and calling them strays. They eventually took them, but she would have had to release them if they turned her away, or had a houseful of unspayed and unneutered cats. That's often where it starts, an animal lover lacking the resources to pay for vet care and adequate feed, and unable to keep up with cleaning and care. It sounds like this person was a hoarder, because of the amount of accumulated stuff in the area. If resources could be offered early, with free or low cost spay/neuter and vax service, and help rehoming them, it could prevent this. To do that, agencies like SPCA and Humane Society would need more investigator/outreach workers and more vets and vet techs to accommodate the bigger volume of business. It all hinges on money.
Very isolated area north of Bemidji. Sure the owners kept this well hidden, have a good idea where it was from the description of the property. Now the weather has turned extremely cold, almost -40. The remainder of these animals would have perished. Thank you to the individual that reported this horror. Thank you to the animal rescuers.
This makes me sick. Every cat I have ever owned, was my "baby". I would do anything for my furbabies. All lived to a ripe old age, and left with a piece of my heart. I would never get an animal if I could not take care of it.
That's so sad! Those poor babies. I can't even imagine what they've gone through for years! The fact 170 are unaccounted for in a short period of time is disturbing and heartbreaking. I could probably guess the outcome of them. I'm assuming people were living there seeing as how there was a burn pile. I hope they get charged to the fullest extent of the law. Mental illness or "good intentions" does not excuse this behavior and who ever reported them, thank you! If they're taking volunteers for cuddling with the animals, I want it! It's unfortunate the law doesn't allow immediate actions to be taken upon discovery. Prayers for all the animals involved.
I looked on website to see if u had foster docs but didn't see any info, tried calling held for 20 minutes no answer. 2:09 now I understand a little more abt why it takes 2 months to assist this animals in crisis conditions. I can foster a large breed dog, I have 2 newfies, 1 cat. and have a great vet. +5 acres. I have rescued Newfies in the past.
There are probably a lot of people calling plus the regular people that would normally be calling because of their services and business so you should be more understanding and patience and keep trying. Do you not realize that other people like you were probably calling also
The animals are not releasable, they are literally evidence. Due to the volumes and likely the nature of the agency the animals will be given to rescues to get them to an adoptable condition. It will take time.
@lynncollver6067 I don't want this to sound mean but they don't need G-d's help right now. They need *human* help. Prayers to God to open human hearts to adopt and care for these animals is what is needed.
A sorry situation for sure. At least many of these animals will have a chance for a loving family and a good life. I'm glad there are caring people who do this.
What took so long poor animals that are deceased by now. My heart breaks that they were not rescued. It should not have taken so long to confiscate them
The laws always favour the abusers and they always get their animals back too! Sickening. The process usually requires like 5 warning letters and other lengthy processes... while the animals linger & wither & suffer & die in those stupid lengthy processes of irresponsible laws
Big Fluffy Dog Rescue in TN would be a fabulous place for the Pyrenees. They deal with cases like his all the time, unfortunately. He would eventually find a loving home through them.
Big love to everyone who made this happen!!! The animals rescued will be so grateful to have warmth and love from their new families. The poor animals that are missing, and hearing the property having burn pile in the same sentence is a horror! Those poor animals didn’t deserve this. How did this ever get out of control like this? Intention could have been good, but it then goes into many, many animals that the person/people couldn’t care for. That’s so sad!❤
Hope so. Tho these scenarios are often people who can no longer take care of themselves and fell thru cracks. It's tragic all around. It's no better for the animals than being intentionally abused ofc. Glad they were finally removed at least
I have taken in 10 dogs during hurricanes for short periods of time for evacuees. The amount of coordination, food, water, and resources, talent and time it takes is a full time job for more than one person, especially when tornado warnings come and noise and rain and debris beating the house. I cannot fathom 20 dogs let alone 100 or 300. I was able to meet all the eye drops and medication and supplement needs and feedings and dashing outside to do their necessities by using my own working dogs as strong leaders to lead. Not easy. Short term, all back home
This guy is just Brilliant. I could not Possibly be more impressed with/by his Knowledge, Ability to Effectively Communicate, and his Personal Charm. Wow.
As long as people continue to purchase from pet stores and on line “pet boutiques” these mills continue to thrive. Rescue and stop helping mills grow by purchasing!
I totally HATE humans!!! To do this to defenseless animals is uncalled for. Only can hope the legal system will hold them accountable. I Pray that all these special fur babes will find good forever homes. Bless all that has taken care of these animals ❤
Omg 😱 horrific!!! How horrible! Those poor babies! I pray these people get prosecuted for animal cruelty & every thing else!! I pray those animals get the care & heal from their trauma . Those poor 170 animals!!! They killed those babies!! I also bet animals also killed each other. So sad 😞… Lord please be with your beloved animals brought to us for companionship. They’re all probably so scared. 💗🙏🏻😞😩🤬😡. Thank you vets for your service & love for these animals.
So thankful these animals were found in time, before it was too late. So many animals are being, abused & it’s cruelty & . the conditions they were in, no vets.
It’s totally true! I had to call in my neighbor again. I don’t even know why she has that pet. Since it was a puppy it’s been kept outside and now it’s freezing temperatures. I called the Animalcontrol, which is also the animal Humane Society up here and they tell me I have to call the police. She said well I’ll go. I can go out there and talk to her, but she probably won’t listen to me. You really have to call the police and I’m like the police don’t wanna do anything. They don’t wanna deal with that And by the time they do deal with it, the dog will probably be dead. All she said was. “ yeah probably.” that was the response from somebody at the animal Humane Society in Virginia, Minnesota, despicable!
@@LadyBirch I'm sorry you're having to witness such neglect too, it's really hard, I know 😔, it surely should not be ok that authorities can't do something, anything for these situations, there's so many left behind 😭, I will send prayers 🙏 and bless the animals . All you can do is keep trying.
Yes, never stop trying to help these dogs you see that need it- it’s persistence and being the squeaky wheel that gets attention and even if we have to be a thorn in their side, keep calling and reporting and asking and putting up social media reports and signs and asking any organization for help and especially lawmakers and if possible reaching out to these neighbors. Strength in numbers, the louder our voices the better! 🙌
They should have had this news conference the day after they saw the 250 animals in that condition - making an appeal to near by facilities to help with the inflow - not wait 6 weeks till all the T’s were crossed and I’s dotted and 170 pets dead .
Thank you Dr. Graham and you team (with the Beltrami Sheriff's dept) for this rescue operation. I am very fearful for the u located animals after you mentioned the remains of a fire. Small bodies of cats would not leave much if any evidence but *any* evidence of animal (dog) DNA in those bones that were found would be quite damaging for the people involved. The little orange and white cat cat is so precious. I wish I could adopt her but I am not able to right now.
2-3 months after the first time it was known 200+ animals needed help? during that time 150 dogs/cats 'went missing' ? sadly, many probably died and were eaten by the starving animals. As a society we need to help these failing 'rescues' much earlier & faster.please!
We are all so grateful for your bravery (both physical and mental), your educational dedication and your ability to stay composed and professional when making these, what have to be, very emotional and testing decisions. Stay who you are. We, and all the animals, need you. If you need us, don't hesitate to ask. Financially ...of course. Emotionally... Don't forget to ask.
aT 16:30 the vet said in November 2024(last month), there were 200 contained cats and 30 roaming cats,, BUT ONLY 29 CATS were rescued. WHERE ARE THE REST OF THE CATS??????????????
Thank goodness for these people. My Chi is from a dog hoarding home in Texas (Now a MN girl), and it took a few years to get her comfortable and happy. But seeing her like this is so sweet. Please think of fostering or adopting, it takes a lot of patience, but the outcome is soooo worth it!
Why did it take so bloody long to get these animals help? There is something so effed up about the system that lets animals starve near to death before they get help. When a situation is so dire, why the hell can't animals be siezed immediately?
I recently took in a cat who was so thin I couldn't accurately weigh her, she was 5 lb in a few days, and is now 9.8 lb and trying to take on the entire household. She was very dehydrated when she came in, so cats don't always manage to fend for themselves too well outside. She had no chip, no one responded to our FB post and a reverse image search didn't find pictures of her very distinctive calico pattern, so I have a cat! Thanks, cosmic cat distribution system!
What a wonderful vet and spokesperson. I am so glad that they were able to rescue 64 of these animals. A big thank you to all those who worked on this rescue! No one can care for 300 animals. How did they get all these animals? Did they apply at shelters and were accepted? Or was this just going on for years and the animals were not spayed.
It’s utterly egregious that those animals were left there to continue suffering under those horrific conditions for just short of seven weeks AFTER the issue was discovered and AFTER repeat visits confirmed that they still weren’t receiving even the more basic of care. Egregious. So hungry they were fighting over stool … but they were just left there anyway. Now 172 cats and several dogs are “missing” as a result. This is heart-rendingly sickening. The authorities and AHS completely and utterly failed every one of those animals.
Exactly, this isn’t how it’s don where I live, they will care for the animals on site, send sone to other shelters and rescues, foster homes, even ask the public for help, not collect cages and supplies over time, what is the purpose so they can say they did it all themselves and collect donations, or are they just incompetent, and what is he saying they probably can’t get the three cats they left, which means got out of the buildings when they were trying to get them, all you do is set humane traps with cat food, if they are so starving they will come quickly to the traps, and since this is such a large property they will probably find way more than three running loose, it may be where the other other 170 are, may have just been turned loose by the owners, I doubt they just killed them all when they were thinking that they were helping them, seems they are some where, and none of the animals they showed were starving, they need to get out there and set traps for the cats as they are doing for the dogs
Some people are so barbaric! I'm sure it's very traumatic for the team to care for these animals. Bless you and your team for the miracles that you perform on the babies.❤
I really cant fathom these ppl. I mean, i got land and i need a livestock dog to help at night and for the life of me i cant find one at all. Yet these ppl find animals like its free and plenty and hoard to a nonsense state. Blows my mind
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This doc is clearly passionate about his job.
I’ve never seen a press conference about something like this it’s a great idea 👍🏻
@deborahbaker4770 As sad as it is to see I agree it's a great idea. Brings awareness to people, encourages people to report knowing something will be done and reminds people that there's a lot of great animals in shelters that need homes and look at more than just breeders. All my dogs growing up have been from the humane society (except one that was a farm) and they've all been amazing.
just donated $300 to help these animals! Thank you for sharing this story so I can help!
You’re the greatest, omg!
Thank you❤
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thank you! ❤🐾
Bless you!
I'm a public affairs officer and my father is the director of animal control in his county. I recently watched him give a similar press conference under similar horrific circumstances. This doctor gave a 5-star press conference from his public speaking skills and engagement to the quality of the information presented. A vocation and love for animals does not prepare anyone for media briefings (my dad on tv...was painful). The quality of this information dissemination will bring public support, donations, and networking. Well done to the team behind this event and make sure to take care of each other for these situations are traumatic.
God Bless your father
Poor animals. I'll be praying for their quick recovery. Side note: This man is a great public speaker and does an amazing job responding to questions.
THIS is the kind of coverage these cases deserve. The donations alone that it helps get ❤
Thank you to whoever called in this situation. It's a shame that there was a delay in seizure from earlier visits by the Humane Society. In listening between the lines in this report, it's obvious that many animals have died since visits began in October. No one can care for that many animals successfully. Law enforcement needs to respond faster, when life is in danger.
There is absolutely no excuse for taking this long to respond. None whatsoever. Planning. .. bs
@@travelnc2g Exactly. With the deplorable conditions they're describing, to leave them with the owner for ANY amount of time is unforgivable. I've been involved in similar situations with cat rescue, it's called "exigent circumstances". You confiscate them NOW or they will die, which is what happened. Big failure.
The laws.
@@travelnc2g I don't know how they could rescue 170 animals without some prep work. It's a tragedy but the fault is with the abusive and neglectful owner.
@@reginaflynn2622 they prepare by asking the public for help, to adopt and foster animals already in their care to make room for confiscated animals. They appeal to area veterinarians to donate their time and supplies. They reach out to reputable rescues. Shelter management often has 'control issues' and won't reach out when they need help. What they should NEVER do is leave dying/suffering animals behind for 3+ weeks.
What a
great vet!
Shout out to all the vets in shelter medicine handling these horrific cases. Thank you AHS.
And the vet techs! ❤
@@jturtle5318absolutely!!! From intake to continuous care all play a role 🙏🏼♥️
Just made a $100 donation to help these poor babies. It was in memory of our 2.5 month old OES that died in Oct. Illinois sends love your way, God Bless!!!
The Lord Bless you n keep you ♥️♥️♥️✝️
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So sorry for your loss, can't think of a better way to honor that little one than giving others another chance in their name! ❤❤❤
What a wonderful way to honor the memory of your little angel pup.
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I’m so happy we have such amazing people in the Humane Society.
Such a well spoken and knowledgeable Veterinarian here. Bravo.
He is Amazing.
How horribly difficult this must be for the compassionate people attempting to rescue these suffering animals.
Thank you carolinechew2432 for saying exactly what I was thinking. It must have been so challenging to see and then to speak publicly about the facts and leave out judgment. Just focusing on care and moving forward. Bravo.
Bless all the people who helped in this rescue. 🙏 I hope all the survivors find loving, gentle forever homes. Rest peacefully those who are now eternally free from their pain and suffering.
This is a beautiful comment, and I second it.
I wish I was closer to volunteer! That vet deserves an award!
Thank you for being there for God's fur babies. Poor babys.
Thankyou for helping these poor animals. We have a Pyrenees so it breaks my heart to see the bite marks on this poor guy god bless you all 🙏😊
Those are fabulous & dedicated dogs.
@@user-digitalfarmgirlI love them so much, but they are not a beginner dog.
@@Trund27they aren’t that challenging like a Belgian Malinois, Caucasian Shepherd, etc. as long as you train and socialize them when young they are pretty easy going dogs minus recall. My guy is mixed with Anatolian Sheperd and he is a gentle goofy boy. He is excellent with children, dogs, and cats.
Love this vet! The situation is tragic all the way around.😢
Thank you so much doctor god bless you and your family thank you for everything you do
I do understand you did the Best to get to them as quickly as possible. Glad you were able to help the ones that survived. The others rest in peace. Amen
Unneeded agony.
This is horrible those poor animals it’s disgusting to treat them so badly I’m glad they have them and giving them care
I ADORE this Vet!!!
He’s just amazing.
Bravo to this vet. I wouldn't be able to speak.
THANK YOU FOR THE LOVE AND CARE.
Crazy this came up in my Utube scrolling, i worked at that humane society for 27 years, left when covid hit, and was able to retire, i miss it sometimes, they do an excellent job , i may go back someday and volunteer.
I'm happy they were able to help these fur babies, i will send prayers for them and may Justice be served 💕💯
Now would be a good time to volunteer, if you're able to.
Thank you kind Loving Doctor n team staff for caring for all the innocent animals. GOD BLESS your n all animals n keep your well ✝️♥️♥️♥️🐾🐾🐾🐾
I hope those dogs find loving homes and never have to go through this again. Both the dogs shown were very cute and after they get cleaned up and put on some weight and get more comfortable they'll be adopted quickly. 🙏🏾
Poor animals, you can see by their eyes all they want to do is be held and loved on. Thank you for all that you have done and will do. Most don't want understand that you'd love to snatch up all the animals when you first see them ,but can't for real life reasons. Again Thank you.💓💓
We have Pyrs, they are wonderful dogs. That one is so loving, he just wants to be petted and loved. He did the "paw thing" that many Pyrs do for attention.
KUDOS to this Dr.!!
How awful for these precious ones. So thankful that there are people that do care and can step in to do justice for them.
Sweet innocent babies. I pray they will be able to heal and go to loving homes.
Well, 170 won't.
An amazing vet such great human beings still exist
Thank you for all the time, energy and care. Thank you for all the work you’ve done to rescue these animals ❣️🙏
I wish and pray that someone in Walthall county in Mississippi would jump in to help animals like this team. I rescue cats , dogs, birds and injured turtles. I call different organizations but they don't take in animals because of overcrowding or don't respond at all. I spend all i have monetarily that i can to feed and care for my the ones I rescue and a tribe living under the count co-op. I know of other women that feed other uncared for animals also. Getting spay and neuter is another problem. I moved here after Katrina and worked with Spaymart in New Orleans but there is nothing like that amazing organization here.
I pray that there will be a change in the system here. I always feed them before i feed myself and my husband
My dear daughter pitches in whenever i am short of funds so we and our little furry ones survive from day to day and month to month . Praise Our Lord for being with us as we continue our work and love of HIS creatures!!❤
🙏for all these animals that they will thrive in your care and know what love is and food & water if I was closer when the Great Pyrenees goes up for adpoption I would love to take him I’m currently looking for one since I have a farm and thank you to the vets and medical staff for taking their time to care for all these animals ❤
Heartbreaking to See No Animal Deserves This Cruelty 😢Glad To See Them in a Better Place Now ❤
God Bless You All for rescuing and caring for these precious animals. Thank You so much to this male veterinarian and staff and volunteers and all who donated. The poor white kind dog with all those bites on him, just awful...I pray he makes a recovery and that the couple responsible be put in prison for felony animal cruelty.
I hate stuff like this. Animals dont deserve this at all. 😢
Thank you to all the rescuers! ❤
Thank you so much you wonderful wonderful people. Loved your story. ❤Australia❤
Thank you for the work you guys do
Thank you for the love and care you give these animals. You seem like an amazing and kind veterinarian.
Thank you
Poor blind baby..so sweet…
Who ever is responsible for this must be put in jail. No bullshit that they have an excuse. This is the responsibility of the county . This is happening too often and must be stopped!!
Thank you Dr Graham and staff..This breaks my heart
Thank you for rescuing them! ❤❤❤
After three and a half weeks!
@@scareless48 IF you are being critical over the time it was taking them to gather enough supplies and staff in order to rescue that huge amount of sick and neglected animals -- you are being very out of line! They could not approach this without being prepared.
@@scareless48 I seriously hope you're joking.
@@evanablockWell in other areas they basically take over the area and care for the animals in scene well preparing
places to take them, and work with rescue and other shelters and foster homes, even asking the public for immediate help, and says that he was there in November, yet others were there in October, come on, starving, fighting over stool , they should have been able to get an immediate warrant to start confiscating them, and that’s when you contact others for help, and care for the animals on site, and keep watch over them
@@evanablock Humane organizations are supposed to be prepared. It shouldn't take a month.
Animal hoarding, abuse and neglect in this country warrants more legislation and consequences. Thank you to all involved in the rescue.
There are volunteer shelters, like the one locally where my little rescue is scheduled to get spayed and vaxed for $50 (plus tests for FLV and FIV extra), but they're few and far between.
My friend spent a week trapping a cat and kittens, and when she took them to the SPCA they wanted her to pay a surrender fee and accused her of turning in her own animals and calling them strays.
They eventually took them, but she would have had to release them if they turned her away, or had a houseful of unspayed and unneutered cats. That's often where it starts, an animal lover lacking the resources to pay for vet care and adequate feed, and unable to keep up with cleaning and care.
It sounds like this person was a hoarder, because of the amount of accumulated stuff in the area.
If resources could be offered early, with free or low cost spay/neuter and vax service, and help rehoming them, it could prevent this.
To do that, agencies like SPCA and Humane Society would need more investigator/outreach workers and more vets and vet techs to accommodate the bigger volume of business. It all hinges on money.
Very isolated area north of Bemidji. Sure the owners kept this well hidden, have a good idea where it was from the description of the property. Now the weather has turned extremely cold, almost -40. The remainder of these animals would have perished. Thank you to the individual that reported this horror. Thank you to the animal rescuers.
This makes me sick. Every cat I have ever owned, was my "baby". I would do anything for my furbabies. All lived to a ripe old age, and left with a piece of my heart. I would never get an animal if I could not take care of it.
Omg those poor fur babies 😢😢😢
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Will the animal abuse & neglect ever stop?! There need to be much stricter laws & severe punishment!
Thank you everyone for saving these animals. Curious, what happened to the missing 1/3 of the animals?
They wre thrown into a giant burn pile by the alleged owners
@ I did hear about the bone remnants. I was kind of hoping they just started disposing of the already dead not ending them and disposing.
They were murdered.
That's so sad! Those poor babies. I can't even imagine what they've gone through for years! The fact 170 are unaccounted for in a short period of time is disturbing and heartbreaking. I could probably guess the outcome of them. I'm assuming people were living there seeing as how there was a burn pile. I hope they get charged to the fullest extent of the law. Mental illness or "good intentions" does not excuse this behavior and who ever reported them, thank you! If they're taking volunteers for cuddling with the animals, I want it! It's unfortunate the law doesn't allow immediate actions to be taken upon discovery. Prayers for all the animals involved.
Exactly. Makes me curious as to how these animals were disposed. The suffering they went through must have been horrific.
@compton1808 I don't even want to think about it. 🥺 We need stronger laws for animal abuse.
@@Spy-v6z I definitely agree there!
Those poor animals, they needed to be rescued long before it came to this.
I looked on website to see if u had foster docs but didn't see any info, tried calling held for 20 minutes no answer. 2:09 now I understand a little more abt why it takes 2 months to assist this animals in crisis conditions. I can foster a large breed dog, I have 2 newfies, 1 cat. and have a great vet. +5 acres. I have rescued Newfies in the past.
There are probably a lot of people calling plus the regular people that would normally be calling because of their services and business so you should be more understanding and patience and keep trying. Do you not realize that other people like you were probably calling also
The animals are not releasable, they are literally evidence. Due to the volumes and likely the nature of the agency the animals will be given to rescues to get them to an adoptable condition. It will take time.
God help all . Amen
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@lynncollver6067 I don't want this to sound mean but they don't need G-d's help right now. They need *human* help. Prayers to God to open human hearts to adopt and care for these animals is what is needed.
God bless this DVM ..chief director. N entire staff
What a sweetie pie all poor baby😢😢😢😂❤
A sorry situation for sure. At least many of these animals will have a chance for a loving family and a good life. I'm glad there are caring people who do this.
What took so long poor animals that are deceased by now. My heart breaks that they were not rescued. It should not have taken so long to confiscate them
I could not agree more. The authorities were negligent, taking two months to return and save the poor animals. This is a travesty.
The laws always favour the abusers and they always get their animals back too! Sickening. The process usually requires like 5 warning letters and other lengthy processes... while the animals linger & wither & suffer & die in those stupid lengthy processes of irresponsible laws
God bless you wonderful people for taking care of the animals 🙏🏽💕
Big Fluffy Dog Rescue in TN would be a fabulous place for the Pyrenees. They deal with cases like his all the time, unfortunately. He would eventually find a loving home through them.
Big love to everyone who made this happen!!! The animals rescued will be so grateful to have warmth and love from their new families. The poor animals that are missing, and hearing the property having burn pile in the same sentence is a horror! Those poor animals didn’t deserve this. How did this ever get out of control like this? Intention could have been good, but it then goes into many, many animals that the person/people couldn’t care for. That’s so sad!❤
❤God Bless you all rescuing these innocent precious animals ❤️.
Those owners must be held accountable. ❤
What an amazing vet ❤
A jarring mix of heroes & monsters.
Praying these FurBabies make it.
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Will the negligent owner be held accountable?!
Hope so. Tho these scenarios are often people who can no longer take care of themselves and fell thru cracks. It's tragic all around. It's no better for the animals than being intentionally abused ofc. Glad they were finally removed at least
Thank you so much for taking these beautiful animals in
I have taken in 10 dogs during hurricanes for short periods of time for evacuees. The amount of coordination, food, water, and resources, talent and time it takes is a full time job for more than one person, especially when tornado warnings come and noise and rain and debris beating the house. I cannot fathom 20 dogs let alone 100 or 300. I was able to meet all the eye drops and medication and supplement needs and feedings and dashing outside to do their necessities by using my own working dogs as strong leaders to lead. Not easy. Short term, all back home
Tile floors on concrete foundation and backup pee pee pads helps for times when it isn't safe to go out. Thorough cleaning afterwards.
🐾🙏💕thankyou,!!!!!!!!
PRAY FOR ALL
This guy is just Brilliant.
I could not Possibly be more impressed with/by his Knowledge, Ability to Effectively Communicate, and his Personal Charm.
Wow.
As long as people continue to purchase from pet stores and on line “pet boutiques” these mills continue to thrive. Rescue and stop helping mills grow by purchasing!
Well no, that’s not the reason they are in the d sac gape they are in most rescues and shelters
Did you listen to the doctor? This wasn't a puppy mill.
Special place in hell for people who abuse God's animals. Those animals give us love 24.7 and this is what they get in return.... Fing discusting!
Over 170 Wow o so sad, so messed up.
I certainly hope the little kitten is able to regain some sight
I totally HATE humans!!! To do this to defenseless animals is uncalled for. Only can hope the legal system will hold them accountable. I Pray that all these special fur babes will find good forever homes. Bless all that has taken care of these animals ❤
Some people, not all.
Not all heroes wear capes.........sometimes they wear scrubs.
YES !!!! 💞
Omg 😱 horrific!!! How horrible! Those poor babies! I pray these people get prosecuted for animal cruelty & every thing else!! I pray those animals get the care & heal from their trauma . Those poor 170 animals!!! They killed those babies!! I also bet animals also killed each other. So sad 😞… Lord please be with your beloved animals brought to us for companionship. They’re all probably so scared. 💗🙏🏻😞😩🤬😡.
Thank you vets for your service & love for these animals.
So thankful these animals were found in time, before it was too late. So many animals are being, abused & it’s cruelty & . the conditions they were in, no vets.
Why the hell don't we have better laws that allow for IMMEDIATE CONFISCATION if they are being feed. WTF is wrong w/ our laws?
It’s totally true! I had to call in my neighbor again. I don’t even know why she has that pet. Since it was a puppy it’s been kept outside and now it’s freezing temperatures. I called the Animalcontrol, which is also the animal Humane Society up here and they tell me I have to call the police. She said well I’ll go. I can go out there and talk to her, but she probably won’t listen to me. You really have to call the police and I’m like the police don’t wanna do anything. They don’t wanna deal with that And by the time they do deal with it, the dog will probably be dead. All she said was. “ yeah probably.” that was the response from somebody at the animal Humane Society in Virginia, Minnesota, despicable!
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I'm sorry you're having to witness such neglect too, it's really hard, I know 😔, it surely should not be ok that authorities can't do something, anything for these situations, there's so many left behind 😭, I will send prayers 🙏 and bless the animals .
All you can do is keep trying.
Yes, never stop trying to help these dogs you see that need it- it’s persistence and being the squeaky wheel that gets attention and even if we have to be a thorn in their side, keep calling and reporting and asking and putting up social media reports and signs and asking any organization for help and especially lawmakers and if possible reaching out to these neighbors. Strength in numbers, the louder our voices the better! 🙌
Sadly they are considered "property" and seizing ones "property" requires legal process.
They should have had this news conference the day after they saw the 250 animals in that condition - making an appeal to near by facilities to help with the inflow - not wait 6 weeks till all the T’s were crossed and I’s dotted and 170 pets dead .
Fighting over a piece of feces to eat?! Those poor creatures. 😢
Thank you Dr. Graham and you team (with the Beltrami Sheriff's dept) for this rescue operation. I am very fearful for the u located animals after you mentioned the remains of a fire. Small bodies of cats would not leave much if any evidence but *any* evidence of animal (dog) DNA in those bones that were found would be quite damaging for the people involved.
The little orange and white cat cat is so precious. I wish I could adopt her but I am not able to right now.
Too little too late!! Prayers for animal justice through st Francis
2-3 months after the first time it was known 200+ animals needed help? during that time 150 dogs/cats 'went missing' ? sadly, many probably died and were eaten by the starving animals. As a society we need to help these failing 'rescues' much earlier & faster.please!
6 weeks.
We are all so grateful for your bravery (both physical and mental), your educational dedication and your ability to stay composed and professional when making these, what have to be, very emotional and testing decisions.
Stay who you are. We, and all the animals, need you.
If you need us, don't hesitate to ask. Financially ...of course. Emotionally... Don't forget to ask.
aT 16:30 the vet said in November 2024(last month), there were 200 contained cats and 30 roaming cats,, BUT ONLY 29 CATS were rescued. WHERE ARE THE REST OF THE CATS??????????????
Thank goodness for these people. My Chi is from a dog hoarding home in Texas (Now a MN girl), and it took a few years to get her comfortable and happy. But seeing her like this is so sweet. Please think of fostering or adopting, it takes a lot of patience, but the outcome is soooo worth it!
Why did it take so bloody long to get these animals help? There is something so effed up about the system that lets animals starve near to death before they get help. When a situation is so dire, why the hell can't animals be siezed immediately?
I recently took in a cat who was so thin I couldn't accurately weigh her, she was 5 lb in a few days, and is now 9.8 lb and trying to take on the entire household. She was very dehydrated when she came in, so cats don't always manage to fend for themselves too well outside.
She had no chip, no one responded to our FB post and a reverse image search didn't find pictures of her very distinctive calico pattern, so I have a cat!
Thanks, cosmic cat distribution system!
What a wonderful vet and spokesperson. I am so glad that they were able to rescue 64 of these animals. A big thank you to all those who worked on this rescue! No one can care for 300 animals. How did they get all these animals? Did they apply at shelters and were accepted? Or was this just going on for years and the animals were not spayed.
It’s utterly egregious that those animals were left there to continue suffering under those horrific conditions for just short of seven weeks AFTER the issue was discovered and AFTER repeat visits confirmed that they still weren’t receiving even the more basic of care. Egregious. So hungry they were fighting over stool … but they were just left there anyway. Now 172 cats and several dogs are “missing” as a result. This is heart-rendingly sickening. The authorities and AHS completely and utterly failed every one of those animals.
Exactly, this isn’t how it’s don where I live, they will care for the animals on site, send sone to other shelters and rescues, foster homes, even ask the public for help, not collect cages and supplies over time, what is the purpose so they can say they did it all themselves and collect donations, or are they just incompetent, and what is he saying they probably can’t get the three cats they left, which means got out of the buildings when they were trying to get them, all you do is set humane traps with cat food, if they are so starving they will come quickly to the traps, and since this is such a large property they will probably find way more than three running loose, it may be where the other other 170 are, may have just been turned loose by the owners, I doubt they just killed them all when they were thinking that they were helping them, seems they are some where, and none of the animals they showed were starving, they need to get out there and set traps for the cats as they are doing for the dogs
The Pyrenees is so incredibly beautiful ❤ thank you so much for helping him ❤❤❤
They have to follow the law first.
Why did you leave all the animals in November? Now, 170 of them are missing.
Some people are so barbaric! I'm sure it's very traumatic for the team to care for these animals. Bless you and your team for the miracles that you perform on the babies.❤
I really cant fathom these ppl. I mean, i got land and i need a livestock dog to help at night and for the life of me i cant find one at all. Yet these ppl find animals like its free and plenty and hoard to a nonsense state. Blows my mind
Did they mention arresting the people who abused these animals? They better arrest, prosecute the owners.
The Doctor is amazing he is a Earth angel