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05-17-2007, 08:27 AM | #1 |
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| 170 Dogs Surrendered From Nebraska Farm They are going to need a lot of help. http://www.ketv.com/news/13337441/detail.html OMAHA, Neb. -- More than 170 animals living in substandard conditions were taken from a dog breeder in central Nebraska on Wednesday night and transferred to the Nebraska Humane Society. Investigators said they found dogs that were forced to stand 24 hours a day in wire cages. Some of the dogs were pregnant and all were filthy, investigators said. It took hours to check in the 170 dogs. Three of the animals will most likely have to be put down because of aggression, said NHS's Mark Langan.Langan said workers ran through a checklist on each dog, noting the sex, breed and a guess about each dog's age. Medical issues were also noted. The dogs will take a while to get ready for adoption, but NHS President Judy Varner said she expects Omaha to come through for the animals once they are ready. "It would be wonderful for some of the dogs who have lived their lives in these conditions to spend the last years of their lives in somebody's home," Varner said. Because the dog breeder surrendered the dogs he will not face any charges. However, he will not be allowed to ever breed animals again, NHS officials said. The Humane Society is already full, so Varner said room will have to be made for the dogs. There will be a half-price sale on animal adoption beginning Sunday |
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05-17-2007, 08:37 AM | #2 |
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| We had a similar situation here a few months back (I believe it was at the end of December). I "rescue" was shut down and I believe somewhere in the range of 100 animals were brought into the humane society. With all the news coverage, all were adopted out within a couple of weeks. Makes you wonder where all these homes are the rest of the time. Hopefully those poor pups will all be in new, clean, safe and loving homes soon!
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05-17-2007, 08:42 AM | #3 | |
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05-17-2007, 09:08 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | YAY FOR WHOEVER STEPPED IN AND TOOK CHARGE omg that makes me sick they had to live like that and there are thousands more out there needing saving.....That man only can't breed again...I think he should be fined for Animal Cruelty & let HIM spend a few months standing in a cage |
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05-17-2007, 03:32 PM | #6 |
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| Update OMAHA, Neb. -- People lit up the phone lines at the Nebraska Humane Society on Thursday, asking about adoptions for 178 dogs who were rescued from a central Nebraska farm on Wednesday. The animals were living in substandard conditions and were taken from a dog breeder in central Nebraska on Wednesday night and transferred to the Nebraska Humane Society. Investigators said they found dogs that were forced to stand 24 hours a day in wire cages. Some of the dogs were pregnant and all were filthy, investigators said. The animals are going to need a lot of emotional rehabilitation before they can go out to loving homes, NHS officials told KETV NewsWatch 7 on Thursday. The good news is that most of them only had minor health problems.Two of the dogs had to be euthanized for medical reasons and two more may be put down for aggression, according to NHS spokeswoman Pam Wiese. "Some of them didn't even know sunlight. I have no idea if any of these dogs have ever been walked on a leash or even know what stairs are," Wiese said. Veterinarian Dr. Tanja Katz said the dogs were kept in stacked wire cages, which injured their feet. She said it also caused the emotional problems."It really makes them introverted, fearful -- it's hard on them that way. Healthwise, they don't move around or stretch out. They're not normal dogs," Katz said. It will be a couple of weeks before the dogs can be adopted, but the Humane Society is offering a half-price sale on Sunday to make room for the dogs. NHS said it is in need of warm blankets for its pets. They're also asking for soft, nonchunky canned dog food. I will be getting as many of these Items as I can together and taking them to the shelter. If there is anyone who would like to donate anything And wants to send or what ever let me know. Thank you |
05-17-2007, 03:35 PM | #7 |
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| here is a picture of one of the many Yorkies that are there. |
05-17-2007, 03:39 PM | #8 |
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| Oh my gosh, 178 dogs!! I'm so glad that they were surrendered. I pray that they all go to very loving homes where they can live happily for the rest of their lives without living in a cage!
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05-17-2007, 03:43 PM | #9 |
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| Because the dog breeder surrendered the dogs he will not face any charges. However, he will not be allowed to ever breed animals again, NHS officials said. seriously no recourse at all for someone like that i dont think thats is acceptable at all!
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05-17-2007, 04:19 PM | #10 |
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| Lori, I didn't see that you had posted this. I just caught it on the news tonight, and posted about it. They didn't ask for volunteers, let me know what you find out. Here is the link for the flollow up story. http://www.ketv.com/news/13341374/detail.html# |
05-17-2007, 04:20 PM | #11 | |
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That poor yorkie in the picture looked just terrified poor baby ps - edited - Daisey - that's awesome of you - good luck !
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05-17-2007, 04:54 PM | #14 | |
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ONE inspector for the whole state ??? There needs to be a change and fast - It has to be impossible for one person to monitor all the mills in any state - even Rhode Island. God - what is wrong with our laws ?? There should be a big campaign to change laws and if you need any help just say the word - who can I write ??? I'll look around and see what I have to donate -will towels do if I don't have any blankets ???? | |
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