We need your help with a heartbreaking and infuriating abuse case involving over twenty dogs in St. Louis. 

A heartless man was observed ruthlessly beating his dogs with a wooden board, bat, and other objects. He was reported and local officials and animal control arrived to rescue the innocent dogs. 

Photo: St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

Twenty-two mistreated dogs so terrified of humans that they pretended to be asleep when rescuers approached. There were living in unsanitary conditions and malnourished as well as scared from the repeated abuse. 

They are finally safe at a local shelter but have a long and expensive road to recovery ahead. 

These dogs have never known a kind touch or experienced love. They associate humans with pain and suffering. 

Their physical wounds are being treated while their emotional ones will take longer to heal. 

As soon as the dogs realized they were safe, they curled up on blankets - for the first time in their life - and fell asleep. 

The cruel owner has been charged with felony animal abuse.

If you see something, say and do something! February 16-22 is National Justice for Animals Week to raise awareness about animal abuse and a reminder that animals need us to be their voice. Check out how you can help a fox rescued from the cruel fur trade and dozens of cats rescued from hoarding situation get the care they need. 

Help these dogs get the care they need to heal and a second chance to find a loving home. Donate now and help raise $12,000 for these poor pups.