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So this is the best update yet, in my very biased opinion.
It's Dale, the male we found with half a face, looking dapper and happy and wonderful. Loved him since the start, and so excited to see how well he's doing.
Last I heard the dogs were getting groomed and prepped for adoption, so stay tuned for that announcement.
Thanks to Helping Hands Humane Society for keeping us all updated!
L;DR (too long; didn't read): Topeka Animal Control on Jan. 4 seized four dogs from an individual in central Topeka. All were severely matted -- which takes months to accumulate, hurts the dogs and harbors insects (more than one had fleas). They were shaved, fattened up and sent to HHHS foster homes to be socialized and learn to trust humans again.
During that time, both females had puppies (!). All 10 now appear to be doing great in foster care, but aren't yet up for adoption.
The poodle mixes, who didn't have a name until Twitter, now go by Mrs. Beasley (white), Buffy (apricot), Brooks (white male) and Dale (white male who lost part of his face to untreated infection).
The owner is facing four animal cruelty charges for failure to provide adequate care. He was supposed to come into Municipal Court by 4:30 p.m. Jan. 27 to set a hearing date, but didn't show. However, he surrendered the dogs, so they can be adopted before any kind of ruling in his case.
This blog features some upsetting videos below. You've been warned.
TIMELINE
Day 1 (Monday, Jan. 4) Topeka Animal Control seized four dogs from an individual after noticing severe matting -- a sign of months of neglect. The individual was charged with four counts of animal cruelty, and the dogs were taken to the City's vet clinic.
Day 2, the animal clinic vaccinated all four and groomed the mats off of the two males, (Twitter named them Brooks and Dale). Dale needs surgery for his mouth; that's slated for Monday, Jan. 11.
Day 3, The girls were groomed. All four had a bath -- likely their first in months. Mrs. Beasley and Buffy still had some fleas. You can already tell the change in the animals. Buffy, who bit one of the handlers earlier, was calm while the vet tech held her for pictures today. I'm taking that as a great sign. They're all trying to put on weight, so they can go to HHHS pending the outcome of their owner's case. Dale's surgery is still expected to be Monday. Charges on owner hadn't yet his the system.
Day 4, the owner released his claim to all four dogs, meaning they can go to Helping Hands Humane Society for adoption as soon as they are well enough, rather than waiting until the case is decided. His charges remain, but haven't hit court records yet.
Day 7, all four dogs remain at the veterinarians. Dale still isn't heavy enough, so the surgery scheduled for today has been postponted. I'll let you know when I hear more.
JAN. 20 UPDATE: All four dogs were moved to Helping Hands Humane Society on Friday. The executive director there, Deb Malick, says all SIX are doing great. Yes, you read that right. Mrs. Beasley had two healthy baby girls on Monday! And they're all doing great! No pictures at the moment, sorry folks. But they have been promised. Mrs. Beasley, her two girls and Buffy all are in foster care homes. Dale had to have a few teeth removed, but his jaw is healing well. Dale and Brooks were being neutered today, then they will go into foster homes as well. All the adults need more socialization and handling, so foster care homes are their best shot.
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