July 2009 Federal Dog Fighting Raid and Rescue
Humane Society of Missouri Receives Custody of Some Dogs from Largest Dog Fighting Rescue in U.S. History
Dogs now being placed with rescue groups; several on their way to new homes available to media today.
October 14, 2009-By order of the Federal District Courts in Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois, the Humane Society of Missouri has received permanent custody of most of the dogs and subsequently born puppies rescued from those districts in the July 8 multi-state dog fighting raid. Following final veterinary examinations and spay/neuter surgery, dogs determined to be suitable for placement are beginning to be placed this week with qualified rescue groups and individuals. The Humane Society of Missouri continues to care for and awaits final forfeiture orders for the dogs rescued in the Western District of Missouri. READ FULL PRESS RELEASE.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
PLACEMENT OF DOGS
Qualified rescue groups and shelters who are interested in providing permanent homes for the dogs should contact the Humane Society of Missouri, 314-802-5712 or pwhitcraft@hsmo.org.
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