First of 100+ dogs rescued from local home go up for adoption Friday

PITTSBURGH — After receiving more than 700 adoption applications, the first of more than 100 dogs rescued in September from a home in Ross Township will be made available for adoption Friday.

In all, 117 dogs were rescued from the deplorable hoarding situation, which officials said had crews in need of hazmat suits to enter the home because of high ammonia levels. Two dogs died.

PHOTOS: 117 dogs removed from home in Ross Township

Animal Friends has been working to medically clear the dogs -- most of which are Australian Shepherds and Border Collies -- for adoption. A few will go up for adoption Friday morning.

The response has been so overwhelming, Animal Friends said it is no longer accepting adoption applications. But for those who already expressed interest, the shelter wants them to understand what the dogs have been through.

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A post on Animal Friends' Facebook page said, in part:

"The conditions they lived in were deplorable and no training was provided to them – even in regard to housebreaking. These dogs have no concept of only going to the bathroom outdoors. They'll need an understanding family who knows that accidents in your home are going to happen. They are also still very new to wearing collars and leashes, so their adopters will need to use positive reinforcement methods to find success in their training."

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