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Eight Dogs and Pigs Seized

A pet owner is facing charges after leaving his 8 dogs outside in these deadly temperatures.
 
The dogs were discovered after a report was made to the Harris County Animal Cruelty Taskforce The officers from Harris County Sheriff's Office and Harris County Pets, partners of Harris County Animal Cruelty Taskforce, on-scene share the animals appear to have been left outside during the storm, with no shelter access.
 
The animals are severely malnourished, and one puppy suffers from a broken jaw.
 
The animals have been taken to the Houston Humane Society for shelter and medical treatment.
 
We want to encourage the public to continue reporting, and your reports continue to save lives of many.
 
Harris County Animal Cruelty Taskforce law enforcement officers are running calls day and night.
 
Please be patient; we ensure your calls are being answered and investigated. No calls are being ignored.
 
Donate today to continue our mission in helping other animals survive this storm. Their lives depend on it.
 
If you see a pet being left unattended outside for an extended period in freezing weather, please report it immediately at 832-927-PAWS or to 927PAWS.org