Rescued Dogs from Hoarding Case Find New Homes Through Foster Care

Centre County PAWS opens adoption applications for 13 dogs saved from deplorable conditions

Apr. 4, 2026 at 9:04pm

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In a hoarding case involving over 40 animals, 13 adult dogs rescued from a Centre County, Pennsylvania home have been placed in foster care and are now available for adoption through the Centre County PAWS shelter. The dogs were discovered living in deplorable conditions, suffering from skin infections and hair loss, and are now being rehabilitated with the help of a network of foster homes before being cleared for permanent placement.

Why it matters

Hoarding cases often involve animals living in extremely poor conditions, and the work of shelters and foster volunteers is crucial in rehabilitating these animals and finding them loving permanent homes. This story highlights the important role that foster care plays in giving rescued animals a second chance.

The details

The 13 dogs were part of a larger group of over 40 animals discovered in a Centre County home in March. After receiving medical treatment, the dogs were placed in foster care through the Centre County PAWS shelter to help them acclimate to livable conditions. The foster volunteers provide the dogs with food, supplies, and affection, while the shelter covers all medical expenses. The dogs are then monitored for signs that they are ready to be adopted into permanent homes, with the goal of helping them overcome the trauma and challenges they faced in the hoarding situation.

  • The dogs were discovered in a Centre County home in March 2026.
  • Centre County PAWS opened adoption applications for the 13 dogs on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

The players

Centre County PAWS

A local animal shelter that rescued the dogs from the hoarding case and is overseeing their rehabilitation and placement in foster homes and permanent adoptions.

Aimee Geduldig

A foster volunteer for Centre County PAWS who has taken in some of the rescued dogs.

Lisa Bahr

The executive director of Centre County PAWS.

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What they’re saying

“Paws provides all your resources for you. We don't. They don't expect the fosters to buy the food and create everything. So they provide everything. They do all the medical supplies. We just take them home and love them like our own dog.”

— Aimee Geduldig, Foster volunteer

“The biggest challenge these guys are facing is that they don't like being left alone. So, we're going to be working with people who understand that they have to build up to being able to leave them alone.”

— Lisa Bahr, Executive Director, Centre County PAWS

“The main indicator for us that they're ready to go is that they are ready to go to new homes. And so they started expressing their unique personalities.”

— Lisa Bahr, Executive Director, Centre County PAWS

What’s next

Centre County PAWS will continue to monitor the dogs in foster care and work with potential adopters to find the right permanent homes for the animals.

The takeaway

This story highlights the crucial role that foster care plays in rehabilitating animals rescued from hoarding situations and giving them a second chance at finding loving permanent homes. The collaboration between the shelter and foster volunteers is essential in providing the animals with the resources, medical care, and personalized attention they need to overcome their trauma.