At the request of Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon Humane assisted with the rescue of 17 dogs and six cats suffering from suspected neglect at a property in Christmas Valley. The rescue, which took place on Feb. 5, was part of a search warrant served by Lake County Sheriff’s Office following a weeks-long investigation into reports from concerned neighbors.
Four staff members from Oregon Humane traveled to site and worked alongside deputies to load the animals for transport. One puppy, in critical condition, was immediately transported to Humane Society of Central Oregon for emergency medical care. Sadly, three deceased puppies were also recovered at the site and transferred to Oregon Humane’s Animal Crimes Forensic Center for forensic necropsy.
“Our partnerships with other law enforcement agencies are critical to helping animals who may be suffering from abuse or neglect. Many agencies around the state do not have the resources to help large groups of animals, making Oregon Humane a critical resource.”
Chris Allori, Chief of Oregon Humane Law Enforcement
In 2025, Oregon Humane Law Enforcement assisted other agencies more than 150 times and investigated nearly 800 cases.
The animals from this case are not currently available for adoption. Updates will be posted on our website.
How You Can Help
Cases like this demonstrate why Oregon Humane built a dedicated Rescue Center and invested in an Animal Crimes Forensic Center. Helping animals heal from trauma and holding people accountable requires resources. We simply could not do this work without support from donors like you.
“We appreciate Oregon Humane’s rapid response and expertise. Their assistance was vital to the safe removal and care of these animals. Additionally, we would like to thank the North Lake Humane society, Lakeview Animal Hospital, and Oregon Department of Human Services – Child Welfare Division for all of their assistance in this case.”
Sheriff Daniel Tague, Lake County Sheriff’s Office
