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Suffering dogs removed from another unlicensed breeder
By admin on Sep 20, 2009 | In In the News | 1 feedback »
Beagle puppies living in filthy conditions
Yesterday was a very good day for Rosie, Glen, Violet and Chris, four, adorable, 3-month-old beagle-mix puppies living in a filthy dirt-bottom pen with only mosquito-infested water to drink. They were rescued this week by the Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Task Force from a substandard, unlicensed breeding facility in Phelps County, Missouri. Now they are in the loving care of Humane Society of Missouri veterinary and shelter staff.
Agriculture Director, Attorney General survey scene
These puppies were among the 100 dogs and 2 cats rescued from deplorable, dilapidated, trash-strewn breeding facilities. The dogs, mostly small breeds including Chihuahuas, Poodles, Yorkshire Terriers and Pomeranians, lacked adequate veterinary care - most were itching from fleas and had severely matted hair, many had severely overgrown toenails, some will have feet, knee and dental problems for the rest of their lives. All needed a bath and a clean, soft place to recover with plenty of nutritious food and fresh water. Thanks to our rescue team they have that now…and for the rest of their lives.
Cocker Spaniel trying to climb down broken steps
Also on scene for the rescue were Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster and Missouri Department of Agriculture Director John Hagler emphasizing their commitment to eliminating unlicensed, substandard breeders in Missouri. This year the Missouri Department of Agriculture has requested the Humane Society of Missouri work with them on numerous similar rescues. We are very gratified to partner with them to eliminate all substandard Missouri breeders and ensure appropriate living conditions for all companion animals.
Yorkshire Terriers living in deplorable conditions
We hope you will work with us, too, to end animal abuse and neglect.
A donation to our Animal Cruelty Fund will help us care for Rosie, Glen, Violet and Chris and their rescued friends. That same donation also will help us save many more animals in similar desperate situations.
As always, thank you for your generous support.
Kindest regards,
Kathryn W. Warnick
President
Humane Society of Missouri
1 comment
I will NEVER understand how people can buy dogs from breeders when there are so many in shelters all over the country that will be put to DEATH because people still want "designer dogs". There are breed-specific rescues if people NEED a particular breed.
I suppose we have idiotic celebrities to thank for carrying their little thousands-of-dollars puppies in their purses and making people think that it's the cool thing to do. It's irresponsible, selfish and ridiculous behavior.
I have ALWAYS adopted my dogs from shelters and it would never occur to me to do otherwise. They have, without exception, been the most loving, fun and sweet companions. They've also lived very LONG and happy lives because they didn't have the health issues that come with inbred dogs.
Puppy mills are DISGUSTING, reckless, irresponsible, should be ILLEGAL and people who utilize them should be forced to work in a shelter so that they can see for themselves how many innocent animals they are KILLING.
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