Dozens of dogs rescued from horrific conditions inside a Delaware County home are on the road to recovery at the Brandywine Valley SPCA in New Castle. Volunteers and veterinarians are working to restore their health, according to Amanda Pitts of 6abc. 

The 44 dogs and puppies were removed on Friday from a home on 1st Avenue in Broomall, where authorities found them crowded into filthy, unventilated spaces with no electricity and dangerously poor air quality.  

Many arrived at the Brandywine Valley SPCA severely matted, with overgrown nails, dirty ears, flea infestations, and untreated medical conditions that had gone unaddressed for an unknown period of time. 

Among the rescued were nursing mothers and puppies so young some are believed to be only days old. 

Since the rescue, volunteers, veterinarians, and PetSmart groomers have been working around the clock, bathing, grooming, and medically evaluating each animal one by one.  

The SPCA says the dogs will need vaccinations, microchipping, spay-and-neuter procedures, and behavioral support before they’re ready to find their forever homes. 

“Community coming together to support this work is so important,” said Sara Smith, the senior director of communications for the Brandywine Valley SPCA. 

Authorities have charged the homeowner, 67-year-old Mary Lacey, with hundreds of animal cruelty and neglect counts. 

For the full story on the rescue operation and how these dogs are beginning their journey toward finding homes, read the complete report at 6abc. 

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