Kingman-Mojave County Animal Shelter acquired over 80 new dogs in less than two weeks due to hoarding conditions.
The incident is currently under investigation, meaning these animals are not yet available for adoption. MCAS manager Nicole Mangiameli reported that the kennel she has been at or over capacity for over a year. “In 10 days she had over 80 dogs,” she says Mangiameli. “It was a lot.”
Over 40 dogs were brought from Dolan Springs to the shelter this month to stock up. The dogs were found with varying degrees of neglect, according to the Mojave County Sheriff’s Office. On Sunday, January 23, 38 dogs rescued from another hoarding situation were brought to the shelter.
While the impact of two hoarding situations is underway, Manjamelli said the shelter is preparing for a third hoarding situation.
“Never before have so many hoarding incidents come so close together,” Manjamelli said.
Shelters are asking for supplies like fleece blankets, towels, laundry detergent and canned food to help the large number of dogs. Monetary donations are also requested to cover medical costs for animals of all ages.
Friends of the Mojave County Animal Shelter, President Lynn Kannianen, said some of the puppies that arrived had been infected with giardia, and staff were trying to get the puppies back to health as quickly as possible. We provide funding, but the influx of dogs is straining our budget.
“It’s going to really cost us,” Kannianen said of the medical bills.
Besides supplies, Kanianen said he was looking for volunteers to walk and socialize the dogs. People can also sign up to help out at adoption events.
Manjamelli emphasized that the community can help by adopting large dogs that have lived in shelters for many years. Currently, dogs over 1 year old and over 40 pounds he is $25.
“The biggest thing the community can do is bring big dogs home,” Manjamelli said.
The animal shelter is located at 950 Buchanan Street in Kingman. Donations can be made at https://www.friendsofmcas.org/.
“We are in dire need,” Manjamelli said.
