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Three of the 33 Shih Tzu-Terrier mixed puppies who were rescued from an East Village apartment
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Two of the rescued puppies playing tug of war with a toy at the ASPCA
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Nearly half of the 33 little dogs found hungry, thirsty and filthy in a stifling East Village apartment two weeks ago have been adopted, the ASPCA said Friday.

“ASPCA Animal Hospital and Adoption Center staff have worked diligently over the last two weeks to provide each dog with the medical attention and socialization they needed,” said Howard Lawrence, vice president of ASPCA’s Human Law Enforcement, in a statement to The Post. “We’re pleased that nearly half of the dogs have already been placed in loving homes.”

The Shih Tzu-Terrier mixed puppies were discovered July 2 inside a home at NYCHA’s Campos Plaza on East 13th Street after neighbors called 911 complaining about hours of barking and a fowl stench emanating from inside the ninth-floor apartment.

Their owner, 57-year-old Ivan Paredes, was charged with torturing, injuring and/or not feeding an animal and neglect of an impounded animal after he failed to provide food or water, police said.

The dogs had matted fur that was covered in feces and were showing signs of other neglect, cops said.

The remaining dogs are still receiving treatment and are in the care of the ASPCA.

Lawrence encouraged anyone who suspects animal cruelty to call 911, noting, “This case illustrates how reporting animal cruelty can help dramatically improve the lives of vulnerable animals in New York City.”

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