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Humane Society of Missouri rescued 209 animals from substandard puppy mill in Southwest Missouri; adoption preview to be held March 26.
March 25, 2009-The Humane Society of Missouri will hold an adoption preview of the puppies and dogs rescued from a Newton County substandard puppy mill last month. No adoptions will be completed at this event; participants will be allowed to view the available animals and select the ones in which they may be interested. This preview is open to the public.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Noon-7 p.m
Humane Society of Missouri Headquarters
1201 Macklind Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 951-1562
ADOPTION INFORMATION:
Adoptable Animals: Puppies and dogs from the Newton County rescue. Breeds include Pug, Shih Tzu, Poodle, West Highland Terrier, Brussels Griffon, Lhasa Apso, Cocker Spaniel, Shar Pei, Ora Pei (Pug/Shar Pei), Husky, Boston Terrier, Pekingese, Chow, Schnauzer, Miniature Pincher, Chihuahua, Dachshund, and Pomeranian.
Adoption Process: Adoption applications, photos and descriptions of the pets are available online at hsmo.org by noon on Thursday. Persons without access to the internet may pick up an application in person at Humane Society Headquarters on Macklind Avenue. Completed applications must be submitted online or in person no later than 5 p.m., Sunday, March 29, 2009.
March 10, 2009- Yesterday, the Humane Society of Missouri was granted custody of 209 animals rescued in Newton County. Steps will now be taken to prepare them for adoption. This will include dental cleanings and spay and neutering.
February 26, 2009- The puppies and adult dogs have now been with us for nearly a week. The long haired dogs with severe matting have been shaved and many of the dogs are being treated for skin conditions. The disposition hearing on March 9 will determine whether the Humane Society of Missouri will receive custody of the dogs. If you are interested in adopting one of these dogs please be sure to fill out an adoption information form so that you will be notified if and when the dogs will be available for adoption.
February 20, 2009-Working in cooperation with the Newton County Sheriff’s Department, the Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Task Force rescued 208 dogs and one cat living in very unsanitary conditions in a substandard dog breeding facility near Seneca, Missouri yesterday. One adult Bengal Tiger was also rescued. The Newton County Sheriff’s Department issued a warrant that was served to remove the animals. The animals were removed at the recommendation of an independent veterinarian.
There are mostly small breed dogs—Chihuahuas, Boston Terriers, Miniature Pinchers, Lhasa Apsos, Shar-Peis, Pugs, Pekingese, Pomeranians, Yorkies and Westies. There are also large breeds—Huskies, Chow Chows, Cocker Spaniels, and Shar Peis. Approximately 30 of the dogs are puppies and several are pregnant.
The animals were taken to the Humane Society’s Headquarters on Macklind Avenue in St. Louis for triage late last night. The Springfield Zoo took the tiger. The dogs and the domestic cat will remain in the custody of the Humane Society of Missouri until the disposition hearing on March 9, 2009, 8:30 a.m., at the Newton County Courthouse.
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 condition, it may be several weeks following the disposition hearing before many of the dogs would be available for adoption.
To help care for these animals, donations of the following items are urgently needed:
Humane Society of Missouri rescuing 150 dogs from substandard puppy mill in Southwest Missouri
Bengal Tiger on property transported to Springfield Zoo; Second major puppy mill rescue for the Humane Society of Missouri in the past week
February 20, 2009-Working in cooperation with the Newton County Sheriff’s Department, the Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Task Force is rescuing approximately 150 dogs living in very unsanitary conditions in a substandard dog breeding facility near Seneca, Missouri. One adult Bengal Tiger has also been rescued. The Newton County Sheriff’s Department issued a warrant that was served to remove the animals today. The animals are being removed at the recommendation of an independent veterinarian.
There are approximately 130 small breed dogs—Chihuahuas, Boston Terriers, Miniature Pinchers, Lhasa Apsos, Pomeranians, and West Highland terriers. There are also 25-30 large breeds—Huskies, Chow Chows, and Shar-Peis. Approximately 30 of the dogs are puppies and about four are pregnant.
The animals’ wire-bottom cages are observed to be covered with feces and urine. There is no visible food and their water is frozen. The long-haired breeds appear to have matted, overgrown hair. The conditions are comparable to last week’s rescue of nearly 100 Yorkies in Greene County.
Public information indicates that this breeder has had previous violations. In January 2006, the USDA levied $10,000 worth of fines for multiple violations within the Animal Welfare Act. In July 2007, the state seized 150 dogs from the property and sold them at a private auction. The proceeds were given to the owner. No charges were filed at that time.
The rescued dogs will be taken to the Humane Society’s Headquarters on Macklind Avenue in St. Louis for triage. The Springfield Zoo has already taken the tiger off the property. The dogs will remain in the custody of the Humane Society of Missouri until the disposition hearing on March 9, 2009, 8:30 a.m., at the Newton County Courthouse.
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 condition, it may be several weeks following the disposition hearing before many of the dogs would be available for adoption.
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