The dogs were living out of igloos surrounded by water and mud, animal advocacy groups said. (Photo: Channel 2 Action News)

“We were walking in mud and feces up to our knees,” she told the news station. “It was so bad that the igloos that she had for the dogs were submerged in water. So there was no place for these dogs to stand in a dry spot.”

The Atlanta Humane Society, Animal Aid USA, Animal Law Source and other rescue groups are now trying to find homes and funds to help the wounded animals.

“It’s expensive. We have to house them, take care of them and vet them,” Wilkins said. “So these rescues that took them in need support.”

Marietta veterinarian Michael Good told Channel 2 he took in four of the neglected dogs.

“They seem to be like typical shepherds — real sweet-natured,” he said.

Donations are accepted through GuardiansOfRescue.org/donate.

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