NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 31, 2026Hillsborough
Tampa non-profit rescues six additional dachshunds from hoarding situation
A Tampa-based non-profit organization rescued six dachshunds from a hoarding situation over the weekend. These dogs are connected to a group of 21 other dachshunds surrendered to Pinellas County Animal Services last week.
Read the full story at FOX 13 Tampa BayWhy It Matters
The rescue involves the ongoing care and recovery of 27 total dogs removed from a hoarding environment in the Tampa Bay area.
Key Facts
- Six dachshunds were rescued by a Tampa non-profit over the weekend.
- The six rescued dogs are related to 21 other dachshunds surrendered to Pinellas County Animal Services last week.
- A total of 27 dachshunds have been removed from the hoarding situation.
- The 21 dogs surrendered last week are currently in the recovery process at Pinellas County Animal Services.
Who's Mentioned
other13“Reference to FOX 13 news station.”organizationPasco Sheriff's Office“Law enforcement agency investigating the property.”personDominique Amerosa“Owner of Rags to Riches Animal Rescue Inc.”locationTampa“Location of the non-profit and the rescue”organizationHumane Society of Tampa Bay“Non-profit currently treating 21 of the rescued dogs.”organizationRags to Riches Animal Rescue Inc.“Non-profit that rescued the additional six dachshunds.”organizationPinellas County Animal Services“Initial intake facility for the first 21 dogs.”