Rescued dogs healthy and ready for adoption

DEVORE, Calif. (KABC) -- San Bernardino Animal Care and Control successfully rescued 38 dogs and 17 cats from a dog hoarder on July 2. The animals were transported to a veterinarian, treated, and are now ready for adoption.

"The small shih tzu-like dogs were so badly matted, some with their own excrement, that their faces were not visible and one could not easily distinguish the front from the back of the dog," said Animal Control spokesperson C.L. Lopez.

The dogs were cleaned up by Animal Control staff and groomers from Cutie Pie's Grooming.

"Babe," seen above, is now healthy and happy, recovering at the Devore Animal Shelter. He and the other dogs have been released for adoption.

The dogs are available to adopters and rescues at the Devore Animal Shelter at 19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino.

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