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Rescue Dog Adopt-A-Thon Saturday April 25 Featuring pets rescued from an unlicensed puppy mill in Daviess County. They’re tall, they’re small. They’re playful and loving and really very sweet. And, they are all rescued. They need you to give them a second chance for the love, comfort and care they deserve…in a home just like yours. Treats and door prizes for pet goodies on Saturday, April 25. Take the family to the Humane Society of Missouri Center near you -- in the Westport area, St. Louis City or Chesterfield Valley. We encourage you to read Are You Ready for a Rescue Dog?

Humane Society of Missouri to receive dogs missing from Northwestern Missouri substandard puppy mill. One-hundred two dogs recovered as a result of tips from the public

April 3, 2009 5:00 pm- This morning, the Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Task Force received 102 missing dogs from Daviess County and transported them to the Humane Society of Missouri Headquarters in Saint Louis City.  The animals received a veterinary examination and necessary vaccinations, deworming, nail trims and ear cleaning.  They all received fresh food, clean water and a safe, comfortable place to spend the night. 

These animals will not be available for adoption for several weeks.  Please follow their progress on our website. 

April 3, 2009- Working in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Agriculture, the Daviess County Sheriff’s Department, and with the help of information from Missouri citizens, today the Humane Society of Missouri is receiving 91 of the dogs believed to have been removed early this week from a Davies County substandard puppy mill. The Kansas City Animal Control agency has offered staff assistance and their parking lot to facilitate the transfer of the dogs. The dogs include a variety breeds: Yorkshire Terrier, Pekingese, Chihuahua, Maltese, Miniature Pinscher, and Miniature Poodle.

“The diligent work of members of the Missouri Department of Agriculture, the Daviess County Sheriff’s Department, our own Animal Cruelty Task Force, and the willingness of members of the public to come forward and do the right thing, have led to the successful recovery of these animals,” says Tim Rickey, director of the Animal Cruelty Task Force of the Humane Society of Missouri. “We are also grateful to Kansas City Animal Control for their help in transferring the animals. We are very relieved these animals are no longer in jeopardy and can now receive the care we believe they desperately need.”

Humane Society of Missouri Offers $3,000 reward for information leading to location and recovery of approximately 200 dogs removed from substandard puppy mill

April 1, 2009- The Humane Society of Missouri is offering a $3,000 reward for information leading to the location and recovery of dogs removed from an unlicensed, substandard puppy mill between Monday, March 30, and Tuesday, March 31.

On Tuesday morning, the Missouri Department of Agriculture requested the assistance of the Humane Society of Missouri to rescue an estimated 200 dogs and three primates from a substandard puppy mill near Winston, Missouri, in Daviess County.

Tuesday afternoon a warrant was served by the Daviess County Sheriff’s department for the removal of the animals. When members of the Sheriff’s Department, the Missouri Department of Agriculture and the Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Task Force arrived at the location, all but 15 dogs and 2 cats had been removed from the property. The dogs and cats were brought to the Humane Society of Missouri headquarters in St. Louis for examination, care and shelter until the disposition hearing on April 6, 2009 in Daviess County. According to the Missouri Department of Agriculture, the primates have since been located and officials are investigating their condition.

Persons with information on the whereabouts of the remaining dogs should contact the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Abuse Hotline, 314-647-4400. A $3,000 reward is offered for information that leads to the location and recovery of the dogs.

Background:
The Daviess County Sheriff’s office became aware of the substandard puppy mill when one of their officers responded to a call about a loose and aggressive adult primate which became a threat to the officer who, in self defense, fatally shot the animal. On the property of the owner of the primate, the Sheriff’s department found approximately 200 dogs living in “deplorable” conditions. The Sheriff’s office reported the situation to the Missouri Department of Agriculture who requested the assistance of the Humane Society of Missouri.

“We sincerely appreciate the swift action taken by the Daviess County Sheriff’s Department and the Missouri Department of Agriculture in this case,” says Tim Rickey, Director of the Animal Cruelty Task Force, Humane Society of Missouri. “All of us are committed to ensuring that these dogs receive proper care. Based on reports we received, we fear they may be in need of immediate veterinary care.”