For the second time in less than two months, Oregon Humane has assisted Lake County Sheriff’s Office in a case of suspected animal neglect at a property in Christmas Valley. This new case is unrelated to a previous animal neglect situation on Feb. 5, 2026.
On Wednesday, March 18, a team of five Oregon Humane staff traveled to the area to assist with the rescue of 17 dogs, four cats, five birds, and two gerbils who were living in unsanitary conditions and lacking access to food and water. Several deceased animals were also discovered at the property. The dogs and cats were transported back to Oregon Humane’s Portland Campus, and the birds and gerbils were received by Humane Society of North Lake County.
“Cases like this are only successful through strong teamwork, coordination, and cooperation among partner agencies,” says Sheriff Daniel Tague, Lake County Sheriff’s Office. “I want to sincerely thank Oregon Humane for their continued assistance and expertise, as well as the veterinarian out of La Pine who supported this effort. Their collaboration was critical in ensuring these animals were safely removed and received the care they needed.”
In 2025, Oregon Humane Law Enforcement assisted other agencies more than 150 times and investigated nearly 800 cases.
“Our partnerships with other law enforcement agencies are critical to helping animals who may be suffering from abuse or neglect,” says Chris Allori, Oregon Humane Chief of Humane Law Enforcement. “We are grateful to the team from Lake County Sheriff’s Office for their hard work on these cases, and for reaching out to us to help animals who are suffering.”
The animals from this case are not currently available for adoption. Updates will be posted on the Oregon Humane website.
Source: Oregon Humane