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80 dogs rescued from Munfordville residence

Guardians of Rescue, along with local law enforcement and others, worked together to rescue dogs that were living in crowded and inhumane conditions. Photo courtesy of Guardians of Rescue.

Mary Beth Sallee

Reporter, Hart County News-Herald

 

The nonprofit organization Guardians of Rescue has a self-proclaimed mission to “…protect the well-being of all animals and come to the aid of those in distress.”

Last week, Guardians of Rescue made good on that mission as they, along with Hart County Sheriff Jeff Wilson, Hart County Animal Control Officer Jimmy Martin, and the Bowling Green/Warren County (BGWC) Humane Society, responded to a residence located on Raider Hollow Road in Munfordville.

According to a post made on the Guardians of Rescue Facebook page, a call had been received by the organization regarding a potential hoarding/breeding operation in which animals were living in crowded and inhumane conditions on that property.

Upon arrival, it was discovered that a woman living at that residence had approximately 80 dogs in her possession with many needing immediate veterinary care.

In a Facebook post, Guardians of Rescue stated that numerous dogs had severe skin issues and were completely covered with ticks and fleas.

In a press statement, BGWC Humane Society Executive Director Lorri Hare said that on May 24 the humane society initially removed 25 dogs from the Munfordville property. Hare also stated that on May 29, Guardians of Rescue assisted Animal Control Officer Jimmy Martin in removing 42 additional dogs from the property.

Approximately 13 to 15 dogs remained at the residence due to lack of space available at the BGWC Humane Society.

Additional reports have stated that four animals – one that was under the care of BGWC Humane Society and three under the care of Guardians of Rescue – were micro-chipped. Those animals have now been reunited with their owners.

“A local (Hart County) family quickly reached out to Guardians when they heard we were on-site removing animals, and they sent pictures of their dog who had been missing for nearly a year to see if, against all odds, he was there,” Guardians of Rescue stated in a Facebook post. “Guardians discovered the dog being called Peedee was actually their stolen family pet, Tyson. We quickly gave them the amazing news that Tyson was safe and going to go back home. Tyson was neutered and fully vetted before he was returned Thursday to his real family.”

“When Tyson saw them (his family) standing there waiting, he immediately remembered them and showed them how thrilled he was to finally be back where he belonged,” the post continued. “The family and their beloved Tyson had an emotional reunion, and now their family is complete again.

It should be noted that the woman at this property who was hoarding these dogs was not currently associated with the local organization Animal Rescue Kare (ARK) of Hart County. ARK stated that although she was at one time an ARK member, she was never a board member.

The investigation is ongoing.

If you believe your lost animal may have been found during this recent rescue, contact Guardians of Rescue at 1-888-287-3864 or via their Facebook page. The Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society can be reached at 270-842-8572.

Approximately 80 dogs were rescued from a residence located on Raider Hollow Road in Munfordville. Numerous dogs had severe skin issues and needed veterinary care. Photo courtesy of Guardians of Rescue.

Many of the dogs rescued last week were covered in fleas and ticks. Photo courtesy of Guardians of Rescue.

 

23 Comments

  1. Trina Ready on June 7, 2021 at 6:59 pm

    Is she in jail?!?! If not she should be!!!

  2. David Milby on June 7, 2021 at 9:58 pm

    Y’all find half blue healer half German Shepherd about 4 mouths old

    • Victoria warren on June 8, 2021 at 8:18 am

      Was their a male full blooded German rot, not fixed still has his tail. He was stolen from my yard.

    • Mary on June 11, 2021 at 12:19 pm

      After the horrible way these dogs were treated. No vet care…suffering..they returned 4 dogs for that hell..anyone ever check on the dogs ..

  3. D Richards on June 8, 2021 at 3:39 am

    Is there a female Great Pyramee. Our was stolen. Her name is pooks she will be around 4 years old. All white??

    • Ciara on June 10, 2021 at 2:43 pm

      Is there an elderly pug mix? (Pug and jock Russell mix) mine went missing in May!

  4. Corey on June 8, 2021 at 7:46 am

    Did fine a black lab mix with white on her chest

  5. K pierce on June 8, 2021 at 7:56 am

    What the heck is wrong with her. Hope she goes to jail and pays fines!!

  6. Tiffany her name is BELLA on June 8, 2021 at 12:02 pm

    Bella she is a Pomeranian shitsu mix she is a small pup gone around this time

  7. Lisa Bicksler on June 8, 2021 at 2:28 pm

    I am missing a tiny white Chihuahua

  8. Lisa Bicksler on June 8, 2021 at 2:30 pm

    I am missing a tiny white Chihuahua from Hodgenville.

    • Editor on June 11, 2021 at 1:21 pm

      “If you believe your lost animal may have been found during this recent rescue, contact Guardians of Rescue at 1-888-287-3864 or via their Facebook page. The Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society can be reached at 270-842-8572.”

  9. Denesa Sullivan on June 8, 2021 at 3:37 pm

    I had a dog go missing on November so I would like to know how I could find out if one of those might be mine

    • B on July 10, 2021 at 11:10 pm

      “If you believe your lost animal may have been found during this recent rescue, contact Guardians of Rescue at 1-888-287-3864 or via their Facebook page. The Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society can be reached at 270-842-8572.”

  10. Denesa Sullivan on June 8, 2021 at 3:47 pm

    My dog went missing in November how can I find out if this woman has him

  11. Corey Gregory on June 8, 2021 at 7:06 pm

    The black dog in the post looks like my dog that was stolen in January her name is kahlua if that’s her. Can you give me more information about her. If she’s a she. Can I come see her?

  12. Jsherrard on June 9, 2021 at 10:11 am

    Was there a female pit white with blue spots about 2years old

  13. Rick Sanchez on June 9, 2021 at 1:41 pm

    Everyone commenting here and on facebook PLEASE realize they are not going to answer you here and have plainly given you a phone number to contact with your questions:

    > “If you believe your lost animal may have been found during this recent rescue, contact Guardians of Rescue at 1-888-287-3864 or via their Facebook page. The Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society can be reached at 270-842-8572.”

  14. Katherine Breedlove on June 10, 2021 at 11:34 am

    Is there pictures of all these dogs where people can look at them and see if they’re lost/missing pet happen to have been there?

  15. Bonita O'Connell on June 15, 2021 at 2:50 pm

    Yes I would like to see pictures too. Lost my black and silver mini doddle in November 2020.we miss him bad. Answers by Scooby-Doo.

  16. Concerned on January 26, 2022 at 11:42 am

    Is this lady aloud to still have dogs my friend has a dog missing and lives really close by has only been missing a short time now we notice that there are quite a few dogs still on the property. Was there restrictions placed on her for owning dogs after this incident?

    • Camron on February 1, 2024 at 8:28 pm

      she’s not supposed to but if you ask to
      Check for him they get aggressive

  17. Ellen M Miller on July 21, 2022 at 7:24 pm

    Most likely mentally ill. Hope she gets the help she needs and supervision so this does not happen again. Soo very glad these animals were rescued. Many more are in this same sad situation. Why people should look out for their fellow human and animal neighbors.

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