-
Jennifer Whitney/Express-News
ACS officials believe that someone abandoned a pack of Chihuahuas along the highway -- an illegal act anywhere in Texas.
-
Jennifer Whitney/Express-News
One of a family of Chihuahuas that appeared at Animal Care Services on Thursday. The ages range from 4 months to about 2 years.
-
Jennifer Whitney/Express-News
A daddy dog with a deformed leg led his family of eight to Animal Care Services this week along the shoulder of a bustling Texas 151 during rush hour traffic.
-
Jennifer Whitney/Express-News
"They're real sweet. A couple of them are just really social," said ACS spokeswoman Lisa Norwood.
-
Jennifer Whitney/ Express-News
The nine Chihuahuas were suffering from ringworm and mange. Both conditions are treatable, although they could take several months to heal.
-
Jennifer Whitney/ Express-News
The dogs were placed on special hold in hopes of finding people to adopt them.
-
Jennifer Whitney/ Express-News
“Animals come in every single day,” whether they're picked up or dropped off, said Norwood. “In this particular case, they brought themselves in.”