One of the largest rescues in OHS history has concluded with the adoption of all the available rescued animals.
OHS investigators seized 245 exotic bird this summer that were found living in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions in a barn in Damascus (full story here). The owner was subsequently charged with multiple counts of animal neglect. While the legal case against the owner continues in the courts, the owner’s decision to relinquish the birds to OHS allowed adoptions to proceed in December.
Thanks to a huge response from the community, including the submission of online adoption applications by hundreds of interested adopters, OHS was able to place all the available birds in permanent, loving homes. At this time, only one rescued bird remains in the care of OHS. The bird, a conure, is receiving medical care and has a family waiting to adopt it.
“OHS staff and volunteers provided excellent care for these birds for nearly six months while they were in our custody,” said OHS Executive Director Sharon Harmon. “I am so happy that the birds will now get a chance to flourish in their new homes.”
