The Humane Society of Missouri participated in an 18-month undercover investigation leading to a 22 site rescue of hundreds of doges in two states in 24 hours.Partners from state and federal law enforcement and anilmal welfare groups across the country worked with the HSMO Animal Cruelty Task Force to pull off the largest dog-fighting raid and rescue in United States history. This video from the HSMO Second Chances telethon tells the story. You can still make a pledge to the telethon at www.HSMO.ORG.
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Dog Fighting Rescue the Missouri Humane Society
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011Humane Society of Missouri Rescued More Than 90 Yorkies from Substandard Puppy Mill
Thursday, August 19th, 2010
Housed in filthy, overcrowded, wire-bottom cages, their coats so over-grown and matted they couldnt see or walk, more than 90 Yorkshire terriers lived their entire lives with little social interaction and no veterinary care. They needed help. Friday the 13th turned out to be their lucky day! The Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Taskforce drove more than 500 miles and spent more than 19 hours rescuing these pitiful dogs from a substandard puppy mill in Greene County. Friday, Feb. 13, 2009-When they arrived in St. Louis, our triage team of veterinarians, animals care staff and groomers went to work. We found dental disease, skin and bone infections, malnutrition and heartworms. Nearly 50 lbs. of disgusting, noxious, matted hair was shaved from these dogs. Each was given a clean, warm, comfy place to sleep with plenty of food and water perhaps for the first time in their lives.