Humane Society of Missouri rescuing more than 40 dogs from licensed veterinarian in Dunklin County

Friday, January 11, 2008- Working in cooperation with the Dunklin County Sheriff’s Department, the Humane Society of Missouri is rescuing more than 40 dogs believed to be endangered on a property owned by a licensed veterinarian near Kennet, Missouri. The team includes experienced animal rescue professionals and a veterinarian. The Dunklin County Sheriff’s Department issued a warrant that was served to remove the animals today.

The animals are believed to be poodles, cocker spaniels and cockapoos and several other breed mixes. Many of the dogs have severely matted hair and eye infections including matted hair covering their eyes. Sanitary conditions are very poor where the animals have been kept including feces covering the floors in the house and exterior grounds and trash piled up in various rooms of the house. An open pit with bags of decomposing dogs was found in the front yard of the property.

The rescued dogs will be taken to the Humane Society’s Headquarters on Macklind Avenue in St. Louis for triage. The animals will remain in the custody of the Humane Society of Missouri until the disposition hearing scheduled for Feb. 8 in Dunklin County.

If custody of the dogs is awarded to the Humane Society of Missouri, as many of the animals as possible will be made available for adoption. Due to their poor condition, it may be several weeks following the disposition hearing before many of the dogs would be available for adoption. Persons interested in adopting one of these dogs may call the Humane Society at 314-802-5712 to leave contact information.

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