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JCarlson2004 · 01-29-2008, 12:37 PM

OMG this story is just incredible!! Those poor dogs!!

If you want to see some pictures and a video about the story, click on the link below.

http://www.wishtv.com/global/story.asp?s=7786662

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) - Dozens of dogs have been found living in what authorities say were despicable conditions in Lawrence County.

The dogs were found in a breeding house, up for sale. Authorities say it was a person who purchased one of the puppies who tipped them off.

"The smell was death. It wasn't even a dog smell. It was a death smell," said Lawrence County resident Mary Parkes.

Parkes couldn't bring herself to leave a Yorkie Terrier puppy at the house so she bought him, named him Max and contacted the proper authorities.

"He was covered in his own urine, feces, other dogs' urine and feces," said Parkes.

Authorities say those conditions led to a full blown investigation into the breeder and the trailer she was selling the dogs from.

A member of a local rescue group who, while undercover, snapped photos of the facility spoke with 24-Hour News 8. She chose not to reveal her identity because she doesn't want to be recognized.

The rescue group member described the conditions inside the breeding house.

"Horrible, it was smelly and dirty. There was feces all over the floor."

The rescuer's pictures were brought to the Mitchell Police Department.

"We obtained a search warrant and went in and served a search warrant," said Mitchell police chief Jim Richardson.

With the help of the White River Humane Society, police removed 31 dogs.

"They had lice. They had flees. They had some sores on some of the dogs," said Richardson.

Meantime, Max has since put on weight and is now doing much better.

All of the puppies are in custody of the White River Humane Society.

The breeder has yet to be arrested but authorities could still file charges.

By: Phil Sanchez
WISH-TV

White River Humane Society
Address: 3511 Pumphouse Road
P.O. Box 792
Bedford, IN 47421
Telephone: (812)279-2457
General info Email: wrhs@whiteriverhumanesociety.com

01-29-2008, 12:37 PM	#1
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	Dogs Rescued From Breeding House in Lawrence County OMG this story is just incredible!! Those poor dogs!! If you want to see some pictures and a video about the story, click on the link below. http://www.wishtv.com/global/story.asp?s=7786662 LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) - Dozens of dogs have been found living in what authorities say were despicable conditions in Lawrence County. The dogs were found in a breeding house, up for sale. Authorities say it was a person who purchased one of the puppies who tipped them off. "The smell was death. It wasn't even a dog smell. It was a death smell," said Lawrence County resident Mary Parkes. Parkes couldn't bring herself to leave a Yorkie Terrier puppy at the house so she bought him, named him Max and contacted the proper authorities. "He was covered in his own urine, feces, other dogs' urine and feces," said Parkes. Authorities say those conditions led to a full blown investigation into the breeder and the trailer she was selling the dogs from. A member of a local rescue group who, while undercover, snapped photos of the facility spoke with 24-Hour News 8. She chose not to reveal her identity because she doesn't want to be recognized. The rescue group member described the conditions inside the breeding house. "Horrible, it was smelly and dirty. There was feces all over the floor." The rescuer's pictures were brought to the Mitchell Police Department. "We obtained a search warrant and went in and served a search warrant," said Mitchell police chief Jim Richardson. With the help of the White River Humane Society, police removed 31 dogs. "They had lice. They had flees. They had some sores on some of the dogs," said Richardson. Meantime, Max has since put on weight and is now doing much better. All of the puppies are in custody of the White River Humane Society. The breeder has yet to be arrested but authorities could still file charges. By: Phil Sanchez WISH-TV White River Humane Society Address: 3511 Pumphouse Road P.O. Box 792 Bedford, IN 47421 Telephone: (812)279-2457 General info Email: wrhs@whiteriverhumanesociety.com __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You