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Enough is a damn ’nuff! Breeders, please stop mating and not caring for these poor, innocent dogs, then leave them to live in horrid conditions – and die – when you can’t sell them. It’s time to lock all of you up, I say! This is animal cruelty!

In the latest case, the Houston SPCA and Harris County Constable Precinct 1 responded to a report of nine French bulldogs living outside in deplorable conditions and suffering from a variety of medical issues including sarcoptic mange, a highly contagious disease to both humans and dogs that is caused by mites that burrow under the skin and cause intense itchy skin, lesions and hair loss.

Officials at the scene said the poor living conditions included kennels both inside a garage and outside filled with garbage, dirt and debris.

All the dogs were brought back to the Houston SPCA for a veterinary exam, where both canine mange and heartworms were confirmed for all the dogs. They are currently being fostered with Caitie’s Foster Fam where the dogs will receive their much-needed treatments.

The Houston SPCA currently has more than 1,400 animals in their care as more continue to come into their care through their 24-hour rescue ambulance and animal cruelty investigations that cover nine counties includes Harris County.

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Subjecting animals to a life of neglect and deplorable living conditions is animal cruelty and is a felony in the state of Texas, punishable by up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine. To file an animal cruelty report, please call 713.869.7722 or online at HoustonSPCA.org.