Everyone knows about the terrible cold that has invaded the Northern Hemisphere in recent days, and has caused a great disaster for basic services, even claiming the lives of people and animals when subjected to it. low temperature.
This situation has become even more evident in the United States, especially in the state of Texas, where the Humane Society of the city of Houston, through a statement, called on people to be concerned and occupy more of your pets .
And it is that, in recent days it was learned that, in addition to the 58 deceased people, a litter of 8 puppies was found helpless in the open . They all looked really terrified and almost on the verge of freezing. Due to the extreme situation, the furry ones were in a deplorable state of malnutrition , which put their health at risk.
” At least 58 people died last week due to frigid waves ,” a local media outlet reported .
According to some information, the animals were found by members of the Humane Society, north of Texas . The volunteers explained that the puppies showed clear signs of hypothermia and malnutrition . But, in addition, to add insult to injury , one of them had a fractured jaw .
This is how the organization in favor of animal welfare, hand in hand with the Task Force on Animal Cruelty of Harris County, managed to locate these creatures in disgrace and proceeded to carry out their rescue.
For their part, both ᴀssociations together reported what happened to the authorities . It is presumed that the group of puppies was left to chance by its owner , whose idenтιтy has not been revealed until now .
If found guilty, this malicious person could face charges for animal cruelty and indolence , acts that are typified and punished in the law of the state of Texas.
However, according to an update on the condition of the animals, it was learned that they are already under veterinary supervision, receiving medical treatment , but also with a lot of love and shelter. Gradually fading the cruelty to which they were subjected.
Here’s how both ᴀssociations are taking advantage of this moment to remind users to be more aware of their pets, who are at risk of getting lost and ᴀʙᴀɴᴅoɴᴇᴅ , suffering the devastating attacks of the numbing cold. paralysis. It is our duty to protect them.