Nearly 50 Dogs Rescued From Overcrowded NYC Apartment

QUEENS, NY — The Animal Care Centers of NYC and ASPCA recently rescued nearly 50 dogs and puppies from an overcrowded and dirty New York City apartment, officials said.

On May 8, 48 Belgian Malinois were rescued inside a Queens apartment located at 102-45 62 Rd., according to a press release.

According to the ACC, the dogs allegedly had never been outside the apartment and some of the dogs were found in closets, cupboards or packed into tight spaces with no access to fresh air or sunlight.

Three of the dogs had to be reportedly euthanized due to their condition, according to reports.

“They’ve likely never touched grass, walked on a leash, or met a stranger,” Biana Tamimi, ACC’s Director of Shelter Medicine, said in a statement. “Every new sound, every human interaction, is overwhelming. But we’re already seeing glimmers of curiosity— and that gives us hope.”

The non-profit is currently evaluating each dog, and at this time none of the dogs are currently available for adoption.

The NYPD Animal Cruelty Investigation Squad is investigating the incident. No arrests have been made at this time.

The owners of the dogs have not been publicly identified.