The greyhounds are being removed from Envigo, a research facility in Cumberland, where they were deprived of care and food and used for experimentation. The company is now closed after dozens of animal welfare violations. “It’s amazing to know that there are 4,000 dogs that will actually spend their days feeling love, playing and having a family,” said Amber Cabell of the Lynchburg Humane Society. The Humane Society of Lynchburg is part of a huge rescue operation that is unfolding and they are working with shelters across the country to take in the greyhounds. The dogs will arrive soon, and the shelter has set a goal of welcoming about 50 to the facility, but homes to get them to their new, loving homes quickly. one D “We don’t really have much wiggle room right now, so we’re hoping to get as many adopted and fostered as possible before the greyhounds arrive,” adds Cabell. Shelters are full due to the number of cats housed in the facility. The Lynchburg Humane Society will be hosting a special special adoption the weekend of July 16th in hopes of making room and is in need of fosters, volunteers and donations. Copyright 2022 by WSLS 10 – All rights reserved.
