Donations pour in for 250+ animals rescued from Clay County property

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – Clay County Animal Services connected Tuesday confirmed much than 200 animals were rescued Monday from a spot connected Old Jennings Road where, Sheriff Micheslle Cook said, an probe revealed deplorable conditions.

The caller total, according to Animal Services, is 257 animals, which dwell of dogs, rabbits, chickens, goats and pigeons.

Community members donating items to assistance the rescued animals. Since 10 a.m. Tuesday, radical person been dropping disconnected supplies astatine the Clay County Fairgrounds.

“If we tin beryllium assistance to these dogs and assistance find a bully home, that would beryllium cleanable for us,” said Jacksonville nonmigratory Floid Stinson. “I deliberation we bought astir 300 pounds, positive 3 cases of cans, positive snacks for them.”

“I’m conscionable gladsome radical are responding to this,” said Green Cove Springs nonmigratory Steve Loner. “It’s a bully thing.”

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Donations tin beryllium dropped disconnected astatine the Clay County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building 3 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Items needed include:

• Leashes and collars of assorted sizes

• Dog toys (no enactment toys — Kong-type toys preferred)

People tin besides sojourn an Amazon Urgent Needs Wish List to donate to Animal Services.

For monetary donations oregon to volunteer, telephone 877-252-9362 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to assistance with the rescue effort.

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