- Texas, USA -
~ Update:
I emailed Ms. Faith Wright, the Palm Valley Animal Society director, and asked her whether any animals were found deceased on the property.
Ms. Wright tells me that no animals were found dead and that none of the rescued animals were euthanized. Ms. Wright also said: “We have been able to send all but 25 so far to foster and rescues.”
~ Original story:
The McAllen Police Department announced the arrest of 54-years-old LETICIA N. SANDERS and 55-years-old CINDY ANN WELLS (both pictured), in connection with a hoarding case.
On the morning of Saturday, March 30, 2024, police received a report from an Uber Eats driver about an odor in the 3400 block of Ozark Avenue.
Responding officers requested assistance at the scene from the McAllen Fire Department and ambulance services.
Once inside the property, officials found a large number of dogs and one cat.
All of the Voiceless Victims were taken to the Palm Valley Animal Society (PVAS). In a Facebook post, the shelter wrote that ninety-three (93) dogs had been rescued from an hoarding case and placed in their care “under dire circumstances.”
Valley Central reports that Faith Wright, the Palm Valley Animal Society director of operations, said: “They are very, very matted, some can barely walk, due to their feet being tied together by their hair. It’s been a pretty traumatic situation.”
In a subsequent post, PVAS advised that some of the dogs were thankfully placed in foster homes. The other dogs will be transported to rescue groups in San Antonio and New Braunfels.
As you can imagine, the Palm Valley Animal Society needs help to face the sudden influx.
Please, visit their Facebook page to learn how you can help. Thank you!
SANDERS and WELLS were arraigned on Monday, April 1, 2024, on ninety-four (94) counts of animal cruelty and received a $188,000 bond each.
At time of writing, records show they are being held in the Hidalgo County Jail.
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SANDERS and WELLS’ mugshots shared from the Hidalgo County Jail.
Pictures shared from Palm Valley Animal Society.
Hoarders do not help animals. Ever! As in this case, 54-years-old LETICIA N. SANDERS and 55-years-old CINDY ANN WELLS actually made these blessed souls lives more treacherous. I live in Texas, & the heat is absurd. We have to trim all longer haired dogs three to four times a year due to the blasted heat! Now try wearing a fur coat that smells horrendous & see how miserable your life becomes. Bless that Uber Eats driver for speaking up when they felt something was terribly wrong. These two women must never be allowed to take in any animals for the remainder of their lives. My prayers for all these rescued babies. 🙏🏽