On Friday, more than 200 dogs and cats were rescued from an animal rescue center in Hollister. Police say that two people were arrested for animal abuse after it was found that dozens of animals were housed in unsanitary living conditions. Related | Over 200 pets rescued in Hollister from rescue center, 2 arrestedThe weekend following the discovery, the Hollister community rallied to donate food and supplies to help the city with the newly rescued animals. Photos show nearly 40 bags of cat kibble, seven tubs of cat litter, and several crates of canned food were donated to police. “Thank you Hollister for helping me get a ton of new supplies for our community’s rescued fur babies!” wrote city councilmember Rolan Resendiz. “We received sooooooooo many donations for the displaced animals from last week’s animal abuse investigation. We are so thankful for the generosity of our amazing community!” police wrote on their Facebook page. What We Know About The RescueSBC Pet-A-Palooza Rescue Inc., a local rescue organization, reportedly was housing dozens of animals in unsanitary living conditions.SBC Pet-A-Palooza Rescue Inc. founders Richard Lopez, 60, and Susie Alarcon, 59, are being booked into San Benito County Jail for felony animal cruelty, said police.The allegedly abused animals were found at a home on 731 El Toro Drive.”Dozens of animals were discovered in deplorable conditions without food or water and housed with built-up feces,” said Hollister Police
On Friday, more than 200 dogs and cats were rescued from an animal rescue center in Hollister. Police say that two people were arrested for animal abuse after it was found that dozens of animals were housed in unsanitary living conditions.
Related | Over 200 pets rescued in Hollister from rescue center, 2 arrested
The weekend following the discovery, the Hollister community rallied to donate food and supplies to help the city with the newly rescued animals.
Photos show nearly 40 bags of cat kibble, seven tubs of cat litter, and several crates of canned food were donated to police.
“Thank you Hollister for helping me get a ton of new supplies for our community’s rescued fur babies!” wrote city councilmember Rolan Resendiz.
“We received sooooooooo many donations for the displaced animals from last week’s animal abuse investigation. We are so thankful for the generosity of our amazing community!” police wrote on their Facebook page.
What We Know About The Rescue
SBC Pet-A-Palooza Rescue Inc., a local rescue organization, reportedly was housing dozens of animals in unsanitary living conditions.
SBC Pet-A-Palooza Rescue Inc. founders Richard Lopez, 60, and Susie Alarcon, 59, are being booked into San Benito County Jail for felony animal cruelty, said police.
The allegedly abused animals were found at a home on 731 El Toro Drive.
“Dozens of animals were discovered in deplorable conditions without food or water and housed with built-up feces,” said Hollister Police