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11-09-2007, 03:59 AM | #1 |
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| [News] Massive Dog Breeding Farm Rescue in Va. Massive Dog Breeding Farm Rescue in Va. 2007-11-08 22:31:47 By HANK KURZ Jr. Associated Press Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A dog breeding operation that was home to more than 600 breeding females is now the site of a huge rescue operation, with the owner agreeing to relinquish nearly 1,000 dogs for treatment and possible adoption. Hundreds of puppies, mostly small, purebred varieties such as pugs, corgis and King Charles spaniels were taken to an emergency operations center staffed by volunteer veterinarians, Carroll County Administrator Gary Larrowe said Thursday. He estimated that as many as 120 people are involved at any given time, and said the pet store chain PetSmart sent a tractor-trailer load of supplies. "I'm not sure what we would have done with 1,000 dogs otherwise," he said. The dog breeding operation was uncovered by the Humane Society of the United States during a five-month investigation into so-called "puppy mills" in Virginia. Local animal rights groups made sure the county was aware of the report, and the county then asked for state help. Many of the dogs were discovered in cages made of wire fencing and wood framing, said the Humane Society's John Snyder. The animals largely appeared to be in good shape, Larrowe said, although many were denied the socialization that produces good pets. Junior Horton, the owner of the breeding operation, has been breeding dogs for more than 20 years, he told authorities, and had a license to have as many as 500 dogs. Earlier this week, Horton called the effort to remove dogs from his farm "dognapping." He said, "They just come in on me out of the blue." "I've got the best kennel in southwest Virginia," he said. In negotiations with county officials, Horton will keep 200 dogs and will secure the proper licensing and comply with federal laws for dog breeders, Larrowe said. He could eventually face charges that include animal cruelty, but he has cooperated as authorities work to remove the dogs from his farm, treat them and send them on to shelters. Animal shelters up and down the East Coast are preparing for arrivals. The dogs, once cleared for release, will be sent to shelters from as far away as Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to upstate New York, Snyder said. ——— On the Net: Carroll County Puppy Mill: gov.carrollcountyva.org/animalcontrol/ Virginia Partnership for Animal Welfare and Support: www.vapaws.org Humane Society of the United States: www.hsus.org
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11-09-2007, 05:01 AM | #3 |
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| but did you see the part where the owner will keep 200 dogs? they are still going to let him run his business. what a crock of bull &#!*. no fines no nothing
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11-09-2007, 05:50 AM | #4 |
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| he might face charges of animal cruelty though. hopefully he does, it's not fair that he can get away with this, AND keep 200 dogs. 200 is soo many i don't get how they could let someone do that
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11-09-2007, 07:47 AM | #5 |
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11-09-2007, 10:20 AM | #6 |
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| Hey y'all! This has been all over the news here in Richmond (where I go to school) and it's sooo sad! A lot of these pups were being shipped to pet stores around Richmond and from what I've heard a lot of pups bought from these local pet stores were really sick (heart murmurs, worms, etc). I'm just so glad that I never purchased from any pet stores around here which I once considered before I knew the 411 about them! So I hope those who do purchase from pet stores are a lot more cautious to where their pups come from!
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11-09-2007, 10:42 AM | #7 | |
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11-09-2007, 10:53 AM | #8 |
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| This is so sad, imagine he says he has the best kennel, what must the other puppy mills be like???? Very sad, I feel for those 200 dogs that have to stay there.
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11-09-2007, 06:37 PM | #9 |
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| I'm originally from VA and sadly this happened about an hour from where I'm from. I just can't believe the number of poor helpless dogs he kept and that they let him keep 200! WTF??!!!!! I think they should have shut this guy down. He's got some nerve calling this dognapping!
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11-09-2007, 06:55 PM | #10 |
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| I can't believe he gets to keep ANY thats unreal so sad for the dogs. The unlucky 200 that didn't get to safety. How can that be Deana Prestigeous |
11-13-2007, 08:30 AM | #12 |
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| I want to adopt them all. I can not even bare to leave my dogs in the house for more than a few hours let alone have them spend their lives in small wire cages. Anyone know were you can find out which shelters in your area if any are taking some of the dogs?
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11-13-2007, 01:03 PM | #13 |
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| MikaTallulah- this website has a couple of the shelters that took the dogs in! http://petloverstips.com/ForTheLoveo...than-1000-dogs
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11-13-2007, 10:01 PM | #14 |
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| sick sick sick...i can't believe these people... |
11-13-2007, 10:02 PM | #15 |
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| OHMYGOD...I KNOW who this is!!!!! They had an ad in the paper where I live every week.................... |
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