WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Some of the dogs rescued in an animal abuse investigation are beginning to find permanent places to call home.

Four accredited regional organizations are working together to care for the 30 dogs rescued from the former site of Pittie Project PNW.

My Bellingham Now previously reported that a search warrant for the Russet Avenue residence was granted last month after a volunteer called in a tip expressing concern for the dogs’ condition. Police arrived to find about 17 dogs malnourished and without adequate access to food or water.

13 other dogs were removed from the home by other volunteers and placed in the care of reputable organizations.

One of those groups, Happy Tails Happy Homes in Bellingham, announced that the first surviving dog was adopted last week.

The group has at least six other dogs rescued from Pittie Project PNW listed for adoption on their website, adding that they took in 20 of the impacted pups.

Another organization, the Alternative Humane Society in Bellingham, currently has one of the rescued dogs listed as adoption-ready on their website.

They, along with organizations Dog Gone Seattle and NOAH, are collaborating on a joint fundraising project to continue caring for the other impacted dogs.

As for the suspect in the Pittie Project PNW criminal case, 38-year-old Ashley Georgia pleaded not guilty and has a trial date set for Dec. 14.