13 Dogs Rescued From Florence Home

It's only been a day after 13 dogs were rescued but already shelter visitors are admiring the long haired small breeds.

"These puppies are absolutely precious very socialized very clean they're beautiful." said Tessa Sherill. It's a stark contrast compared to the way they arrived at the Williamson County Humane Society Friday Afternoon.

The dogs were believed to be living in unhealthy conditions when authorities seized the dogs. Among them papillons, miniature pinchers, dauchsons, and even a maltese.
 

"Many of them were found inches deep in fecal matter and we were able to pull them out and give them all baths." said Wilco Humane Society Executive Director Juliana De Rosa.
 

The dogs were found to be infested with fleas and ticks. De Rosa said their owner was likely hoarding or even carelessly breeding the animals. One of the dogs tested positive for heart worm, while a miniature pincher has a skin disease and she came in giving birth to stillborn puppies. "She's losing her puppies and you can tell by the condition of her body if you look down at her underbelly she's probably been through several litters." said De Rosa.

All 13 dogs came in malnourished, and some dental and skin conditions. They'll all have to be treated before they are put up for adoption. The dogs will also be spayed or neutered.
 

Tessa Sherill came to the humane society looking for a new pet, and now that she's heard about the neglected animals she wants to help.
"It's hard to believe. It's ridiculous and hard to believe that they had to go through that." said Sherill.
 

Some of the dogs may need extended medical care but most are expected to be ready for adoption by next week.