The Hudson Valley SPCA says it removed 24 small-breed dogs, mostly Yorkshire terriers and French bulldogs, from a condemned Deerpark home where the animals had no access to water. Many of the dogs arrived in rough shape, with matted coats and painful ear infections, and several were pregnant or nursing. One young French bulldog was described as especially critical and in need of surgery. The rescue came as a second address tied to the same individuals in Wayne, New Jersey reportedly produced dozens more animals, leaving local rescuers stretched thin.
Emergency Fundraiser Kicks Into Gear
According to GoFundMe, the dogs were found inside the condemned house and immediately required emergency veterinary care, specialized procedures, and long-term treatment. The fundraiser, posted April 1, 2026, notes that the shelter receives no funding from the ASPCA or government agencies and asks for donations to cover surgeries, food, and shelter. The campaign showed roughly $3,660 raised toward a $4,000 goal in the most recent update on the fundraiser page.
Second Property Linked To Same Case
As reported by Daily Voice, the Deerpark rescue is connected to a Wayne, New Jersey property where 55 additional dogs were removed and where local police have been involved. That coverage also notes that one of the pregnant dogs gave birth to four puppies after the rescue. Two of those puppies survived and remain in care with their mother. Officials had not released a full accounting of seizure paperwork or any criminal charges at the time of reporting.
Shelter Capacity Stretched By Medical Needs
The Hudson Valley SPCA operates a no-kill campus and its own Humane Law Enforcement unit, and the organization says limited staffing and a lack of government funding make mass rescues especially difficult to absorb. The Hudson Valley SPCA notes that it runs multiple intake locations and stresses that emergency veterinary care, surgeries, and ongoing treatments are driving immediate costs. Volunteers and partner rescues are helping, but staff warn that untreated infections and specialized procedures can push medical bills far beyond what the shelter typically sees for new arrivals.
How Residents Can Pitch In
The Hudson Valley SPCA has asked the public for urgent help and created the fundraiser on GoFundMe to cover immediate medical and shelter expenses. The shelter also lists volunteer opportunities, foster placements, and supply-drop options on its site for residents who want to support the animals beyond monetary donations.
What Comes Next In The Investigation
Daily Voice reports that the SPCA is working with Wayne police as authorities process the animals and determine which ones may be transferred into shelter care. Investigations of hoarding or illegal breeding operations often involve humane enforcement teams and prosecutors and can take weeks as officials document conditions and sort out custody and potential charges.
