BOCA RATON, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — Tri-County Humane is asking South Florida residents for donations and large towels as dozens of dogs rescued from a Tennessee neglect case begin the next stage of care in Florida.
The request follows Tri-County Humane’s transport of 50 dogs from an Animal Rescue Corps facility in Tennessee, where the rescue said it cleared an entire room of animals waiting for placement. The dogs included many chihuahuas, along with a poodle, Lhasa Apso, corgi, cavapoo, dachshund and others, according to Tri-County’s earlier update.
Now the work has shifted from rescue transport to medical care.
In a new fundraiser post, Tri-County Humane said the dogs need microchips, vaccines, heartworm testing, preventive care, bloodwork, spay and neuter surgeries, urgent medical treatment, dental surgeries, tumor removals, medications, diagnostics, food and around-the-clock care at the Lois Pope Pet Clinic.
The rescue broke down several examples of what donations could cover. Tri-County said 30 donations of $15 would help microchip Harriet and other dogs. It said 25 donations of $50 would help Lily, Tulip and others receive vaccines, heartworm testing and preventive care.
The organization also said 40 donations of $100 would help Lucy, Ethel and other dogs receive bloodwork, spay and neuter surgeries and urgent medical treatment. Another example listed by the rescue said five donations of $250 would help Sunny, Rosie and three pregnant and nursing mothers receive medical care, nutrition and support.
The rescue said those examples are only the beginning, with many of the chihuahuas still needing additional medical care before they can move toward adoption.
Tri-County also posted a separate request for large towels, saying the newly rescued chihuahuas need them to stay “cozy, clean, and comfy” while they recover and wait for future homes. The rescue said donations of gently used or new XL bath towels are appreciated.
The posts drew immediate local response online, with commenters offering towels, saying they had donated, asking about adoption and asking how to volunteer. In one reply to an adoption question, Tri-County Humane said one dog had not yet had her babies and that it would be at least two months before she could be adopted.
The rescue’s latest posts did not provide a full adoption timeline for all 50 dogs. Tri-County previously said some of the animals have serious medical needs, including severe dental disease, skin infections, untreated injuries, masses and other conditions.
The earlier rescue update also said the original Tennessee case involved severe neglect. Tri-County said it had been told ammonia levels inside the home reached more than 200, compared with normal levels around 25, and that rescuers believed the toxic air may have contributed to one dog becoming blind.
The latest fundraiser and towel requests did not include new law enforcement or court information tied to the original Tennessee case.
For now, Tri-County Humane is asking residents to help with medical costs and towel donations as the dogs continue intake, treatment and recovery in Florida.
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