Safehaven Humane Society has plenty of dogs and cats ready for adoption, including 12 of 14 dogs and all 14 cats seized last month from a mother and her adult son being evicted from their home near Lebanon.

The ages and conditions of the animals vary, said Christiana Gunderson, shelter development director.

Some of the dogs were overfed and are overweight. Others were kept in a muddy pen. The dogs were never socialized, never wore a collar and never were on leashes, Gunderson said.

Because of poor breeding practices, some of the dogs have limited vision and poor hearing, she said. They are adoptable, but they require more care, she said.

Photos of the dogs are online, and pictures of the cats will be posted soon at www.safehavenhumane.com.

Several of the cats are being treated for ringworm. Some of the cats are feral and would make good barn cats.

No charges will be filed against the mother and son, said Linn County Sheriff's Capt. Bruce Riley. Instead, representatives from state senior services and county mental health have contacted them offering help.

Because of the number of animals taken from the property and because of many other pets surrendered to the shelter by people being evicted for nonpayment of rent or mortgages, the humane society is short of food and animal-related items.

Also needed are collars, leashes, toys, non-clumping cat litter and money to pay medical bills.

Foster parents are especially needed. To find out about the fostering program or to learn more about volunteering at the shelter, call 928-2789.

Donations may be taken to the shelter, 33071 Highway 34, and checks may be sent to P.O. Box 2018, Albany, OR 97321.

- Cathy Ingalls