SPCA of Texas Assists with Immediate Placement for 56 Dogs from Animal Cruelty Case in Hopkins County

Dogs will be examined, treated and cared for at Dallas facility.

DALLAS — On Jan. 9, 2026, the SPCA of Texas received an urgent request from federal law enforcement agencies for immediate assistance in an active animal cruelty investigation. The request required emergency placement and care for potentially up to 70 dogs. The SPCA of Texas mobilized teams from its Animal Cruelty Investigations (ACI), Animal Care and Veterinary Care departments to respond.

Staff members went into action early Saturday morning, Jan. 10. After arriving at the property, they carefully loaded 56 dogs into crates and transported them to the Russell E. Dealey Animal Rescue Center, where intake, medical evaluations, forensic examinations and individualized care plans are underway.

“This situation required an immediate and coordinated response for a large number of animals, and we are grateful for our experienced and compassionate staff members whose expertise is critical in providing lifesaving care,” said SPCA of Texas Senior VP and Chief Operating Officer MeLissa Webber. “Our adaptable facilities allow the SPCA of Texas to assist law enforcement and partner agencies during large-scale responses and provide critical care to large numbers of animals when it is needed most.”

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About SPCA of Texas

Founded in 1938, the SPCA of Texas is a 501(c)3 non-profit animal welfare organization that operates one shelter, one spay/neuter clinic, one mobile adoptions vehicle and an animal rescue center, all located in Dallas County. The organization maintains a team of animal cruelty investigators who rescue hundreds of animals from cruel situations each year in North Texas counties. Moreover, the SPCA of Texas serves as an active resource center for an array of services that bring people and animals together to enrich each other’s lives.

The SPCA of Texas is not affiliated with any other organization and does not receive general operating funds from the City of Dallas, State of Texas, federal government or any other national humane organization. The SPCA of Texas is dedicated to creating a brighter future for animals, people and the community. To learn more about the SPCA of Texas, visit the website at www.spca.org.

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