Update: 19 More collies seized at same residence in Tomball bringing total to 139

UPDATE: September 5, 2014

Volunteers returned the residence of Dr. Elaine Kmiec in Tomball, on Thursday afternoon, seizing 19 more collies and seven cats. According to Vickey Willard of the Houston Collie Rescue, the doctor is using aliases to obtain the dogs on established collie rescue group.

The total of dogs seized is now 139, and are at an undiscolsed location, while they're nursed back to good health. One hundred people have already signed up to give the dogs new homes, but extensive home and background checks will be required to prevent the dogs being traumatized any further.

Houston Collie Rescue has spent $37,000 so far, in the rescue effort, according to Houston Collie Rescue. To aid in the dogs' recovery, donations can be made to the link provided.



UPDATE: September 1, 2014

Over 100 collies are now enjoying some much-needed R&R (rest and recuperation) from the deplorable conditions they were rescued from, August 29 and 30, in Tomball. Houston Collie Rescue, Inc. assisted in seizing the dogs and providing the essential services to restoring the dogs to good health, by bathing, grooming, and feeding them. Veterinarians have volunteered their services to check the dogs’ health, and treating those requiring medical attention.

The dogs will soon be a available for fostering or adoption, but home and background checks will be required.



UPDATE: August 30, 2014

TOMBALL, Texas -- According to sources on the Facebook page for Houston Collie Rescue, Inc., a total of ninety-three dogs were seized in Tomball in squalor conditions. The organization will need resources to handle the condition and volume of dogs.

Call 281-479-2167 or click on the links included, to provide assistance.



ORIGINAL STORY:

TOMBALL, Texas -- More than five dozen collies, approximately 65, were seized from a Tomball home located in the 14200 block of Alice Road in Tomball, after a judge granted a federal court order on Friday, August 29.

The house belongs to eye doctor, Elaine Kmiec, who claims to be a breeder, but the conditions the dogs were living in were deplorable, as many were covered in feces and urine with matted coats...definite signs of neglect. Some of the dogs required medical attention.

The seizure is expected to take volunteers from Houston Collie Rescue, inc., the rest of Friday, through the night, and into Saturday morning.

According to Texas dog lawyer, Zandra Anderson, the woman surrendered 50 dogs in 2007.

For more information on Houston Collie Rescue, to volunteer or make a donation, call 281-479-2167, email, or click on the website and Facebook links provided.