JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Washington County Johnson City Animal Shelter took in 13 wolf hybrids after police discovered them at a home during an investigation late last month.
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Tammy Davis, the executive director of the shelter, told News Channel 11 that about half the hybrids, who were found malnourished and in poor conditions, have been taken in as rescues or placed in sanctuaries equipped to care for them.
“We received a phone call (Aug. 24) to remove 13 wolf hybrids from a home in Johnson City because they were not being cared for,” Davis said.
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Due to the investigation being ongoing, Davis could not provide details on exactly where the wolf hybrids were found or who owned them. She did confirm that animal cruelty charges have been filed, though.
“The dogs were not being properly taken care of,” Davis said. “Wolf hybrids are not domestic dogs. They have different needs, different social needs, different dietary needs. Those needs were not being met so the dogs were removed for their safety.”…