AUSTIN, Texas (KEYE) — A shelter in Texas stepped in to help a woman after her dog was allegedly killed by her landlord, according to a release.
Austin Pets Alive! said the woman initially reached out because her litter of 5-month-old puppies were showing potential signs of parvovirus. The situation quickly got worse as her landlord started to threaten the woman and her family of nine dogs.
“And in an unimaginable state of events, the mother dog’s life was horrifically taken,” APA! said.
The woman reportedly found refuge at a nearby safe house. Once she felt physically safe, she continued to search for help for the seven puppies and their father.
“A PASS volunteer stepped forward without blinking an eye, offering to rescue the woman and her dogs and transport them to Austin Pets Alive!,” APA! said. “And then assisted the woman with support to relocate to safety.”
The kennels are full, and eight dogs are not cheap to care for, the shelter said. Staff now need the community’s help.
Anyone who wishes to donate to help pay for the puppies’ medical needs can click here. Anyone who is unable to support financially could consider fostering or adopting one of the puppies. An application form can be found here.
KEYE reached out to the Austin Police Department for more information.