The Onna Village Dogs

Found in Horrible Conditions

These are examples of the horrendous conditions present at the Onna Village location-a dog takes shelter in a cave at the site. Currently, members are building more homes for the animals and several of the dogs have been rescued, including Hope. Three puppies and their mother were also rescued and taken in temporarily by Christine, an OAARS member, and her husband. They will be available for adoption when they are older. The "Cave Dog", as the animal hiding in this picture endearingly came to be called, recently passed. The cause is unknown. Heartworms or dehydration are potential causes.

These are examples of the horrendous conditions present at the Onna Village location-a dog takes shelter in a cave at the site. Currently, members are building more homes for the animals and several of the dogs have been rescued, including Hope. Three puppies and their mother were also rescued and taken in temporarily by Christine, an OAARS member, and her husband. They will be available for adoption when they are older. The "Cave Dog", as the animal hiding in this picture endearingly came to be called, recently passed. The cause is unknown. Heartworms or dehydration are potential causes.

OAARS' members were informed of the horrible conditions found at a location in Onna Village. In this place, animals were placed into hazardous conditions by their owners. They were tied up and had no shelter, food, or water. Many of the animals are believed to have advanced cases of heartworm disease, had many cuts and marks from being tied up, and other severe conditions. This picture shows OAARS' members supplying shelters and clearing safe areas for the animals.

The story of Onna Village

Onna was an eye opener for many of us. It broke our hearts, it made us feel helpless, but at the same time more determined. We were miraculously alerted to the conditions at Onna by a couple that had accidentally stumbled on to it. They discovered about 15 dogs tied up to trees with small chains or ropes, with no food or water or protection from the weather. The couple spotted a small dog hanging from a wire, probably on his very last minutes of life. They cut him loose and to take him to the vet clinic to try to save his life. They spent hundreds of dollars and countless hours nurturing him back to health. They tried alerting everyone and anyone about this place, but nothing could be done by base officials. Months later, and shortly after OAARS was founded, we were informed about Onna Village. Since then, OAARS has rescued many dogs from Onna.

Volunteers are fostering many of these dogs. Michelle is graciously providing a comfortable place for a mother to be. The puppies will be safe from being eaten by crows, from starvation, and from harsh weather. Christine rescued a Mom that had just given birth to three puppies. They are waiting to be adopted. Please see pictures on the adoption page. Tina, another OAARS' member, is fostering two of these dogs and Lisa is working with Goldie, a beautiful chow mix, on his trust issues. Only 2 of over 15 dogs remain at Onna Village. Don't let them suffer any longer. They have suffered too long already. Please visit our adoptable dogs/cats pages to see how you can help, or Contact OAARS at oaars_cares@yahoo.com.