The Most Amazing Massive Animal Rescues

TORTOISES RESCUED FROM A SUITCASE

Last April, Bangladesh customs agents seized more than 400 tortoises that were being smuggled in suitcases through the country's main airport. According to the Agence France-Presse, the animals were worth an estimated three million taka ($37,000) on the black market. After, the tortoises were all safely brought to a conservation center.

SIBERIAN HUSKIES SAVED FROM A FARM

42 Siberian Huskies were removed from a small farm in a Wisconsin town after the sheriff's office deputy discovered poor conditions around the home and farm property. Nearby humane societies and shelters banded together to rescue the mistreated dogs. Grooming companies have reached out to help with their terribly matted coats. One of the dogs, a 12-year-old female Husky, was blind and missing a foot. The rescued Huskies have received rabies shots and are being spayed, neutered and vaccinated. According to Green Bay Press Gazette, many people filled out applications in hopes of adopting one of the rescued dogs.

LAB BEAGLES SEE THE SUN  

20 senior beagles were recently released from a San Diego lab after being deemed too old for testing. They had been kept in cages away from the sun and grass for seven years without quality food or mental stimulation. The Beagle Freedom Project and Four Paws Coonhound Rescue and Friends arrived at the facility immediately to pick the dogs up and help reintroduce them back into the world. Once the dogs are adjusted and healthy, they will be put up for adoption.

PIGS RESCUED FROM A BARN FIRE

More than 1,000 pigs were rescued from a barn fire in the small town of Darien, N.Y., according to WKBW. Although firefighters had some manpower and water-supply issues, the biggest challenge they faced was removing the pigs and piglets from the structure.  Although some of the animals did not survive the blaze, many were rescued and placed in temporary housing. 

CHIHUAHUAS SAVED FROM AKC JUDGE

A former AKC judge is being charged with animal cruelty after deputies found 100 dogs in her home and a basement she was renting in a nearby residence. Most of the dogs, Chihuahuas, suffered from severe health conditions such as matted fur and decomposing jaw bones. Thankfully, many of the dogs were rescued and have been safely placed with a local animal-service agency.

MINIATURE HORSE RESCUE OPERATION

Last March, the Animal Rescue League of Boston and the Massachusetts SPCA worked together in a large-scale rescue operation involving the surrender of 32 miniature horses from a farm. According to an animal rescuer, the horses were living in a deplorable environment and suffered from many medical conditions. They were underweight, had internal parasites, neglected oozes and skin infections. The MSPCA-Nevins Farm were able to rescue 18 of the horses for which they hoped to find homes. The rest were placed with the Animal Rescue League of Boston's facility where the horses were to recover.

SMALL DOGS HOPE TO FIND NEW HOME

Earlier this month, 263 small dogs were removed from a local residence in Florida. At this home, Chihuahuas, Maltese, Bichon Frises, Poodles, Bouviers and Schnauzers had all been kept outside in chicken-coop-like structures. A majority of the dogs suffered from matted fur, fleas, intestinal parasites and eye issues. Sarasota Animal Care services rescued, medically evaluated and treated the abused pups. They hope to help find homes for the newly saved dogs.

ABANDONED CATS CARED FOR AT SHELTER 

As many as 30 cats were rescued from a Sacramento home when its owner was evicted from the property. According to KXTV, a few cats were found roaming outside of the abandoned property, which prompted Sacramento City Animal Care Services to contact the Sacramento Police. After boarding the house up, animal services began trapping the cats that had been left behind. According to animal-control officers, there were piles of trash, empty tuna cans and cars filled with old newspapers across the property. Although the neglected felines were said to be stressed and sick, they appeared to be well fed. The cats are being cared for at the shelter and will be put up for adoption after their health and overall well-being are assessed.

FIREFIGHTERS SAVE PUPPIES' LIVES

When a couple's one-room home erupted in flames, New Jersey's West Trenton Firefighters responded to the scene to save every living being in the household. All humans were able to escape without injury, but a large number of puppies remained stuck in the basement. The firefighters were able to save 16 dogs from the smoke-filled area. Although one did not survive after being rescued, the remaining 15 puppies were successfully transported to a local veterinary hospital.

ANIMAL SANCTUARY RESCUES ABANDONED HENS

According to KTXL-TV, a lawsuit was filed last week against A&L Poultry for abandoning 50,000 hens in an egg production facility in Stanislaus County, Calif. When the facility closed in February, the chickens were left behind and were not discovered until two weeks later. The hens were starved and dehydrated when they were found. Luckily, animal sanctuaries were able to rescue 4,500 of the chickens. Animal Place, Farm Sanctuary and Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary were able to file a complaint against A&L alleging negligence and animal cruelty.