Ever wondered what heartbreak smells like?
For rescuers in North Carolina, it reeked of waste, neglect, and matted fur.
This week, the SPCA of Wake County swooped into a home-turned-puppy-mill and rescued 101 dogs crammed into cages.
Five or six at a time, stacked floor to ceiling, or wandering in filth.
“They were surrounded by their own waste,” the shelter said.
Within one hour of getting the call, staff were on-site pulling pups from the wreckage.
Who Are The Victims?
Tiny breeds like toy poodle mixes, Pomeranians, Yorkies, Chihuahuas—some barely old enough to open their eyes.
“It was a whirlwind,” said SPCA spokesperson Samantha Ranlet.
“We just took as many as we could.”
Photos showed dogs buried in knots of dirty fur, which shelter staff have since been shaving off in “heaps.”
The dogs are now receiving medical care, mainly for skin and dental issues.
Many have already started wagging their tails again—just a hint of hope in their eyes.
The homeowner also surrendered 21 chickens and, while reportedly cooperative, hasn’t yet been charged.
“These dogs are finally getting their first shot at a real life,” the SPCA posted.
And after years of darkness, who wouldn’t smile at a little light breaking through?
