| Photo courtesy of KSDK. Dogs rescued in the July 8 raid of multiple suspected dog fighting operations.

The more than 400 dogs rescued last week by the Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Task Force are now receiving veterinary exams and treatment, nutritious food, water and care from dedicated staff and volunteers in facilities set up just for them.

The dogs were seized as part of an eight-state dog fighting investigation that involved state and federal authorities and resulted in multiple arrests. Humane Society of Missouri animal cruelty investigators provided the information that lead to the investigation. The next step for the dogs will be individual behavior evaluations conducted by a team of Humane Society of Missouri experts along with others including representatives from the ASPCA. Read more.  

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Charity Polo Match Save the Date

Humane Society of Missouri Charity Polo Match
August 22, 2009

McGeHee Polo Field at Spirit Valley Farms
Chesterfield, Missouri

Conveniently located in Chesterfield Valley. Event activities begin at 3 p.m.; Polo Match begins at 4 p.m.

The day’s festivities include a world class polo match, music and food, and children’s activities making it a perfect family event for a Saturday afternoon.

Meet Thumbelina, The World's Smallest Horse and Barn Buddy TV Stars from the Humane Society's Longmeadow Rescue Ranch- Mama Llama, Petey the potbellied pig, Twister the miracle colt and more.

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Pet Training Guest Speaker Author Karen Pryor on Clicker Training

Guest Speaker
Karen Pryor, author of Don’t Shoot the Dog and
Reaching the Animal Mind

September 22, 2009
7:30-9 p.m.

Cost: Humane Society and Zoo Friend Members-$10.00, Humane Society and Zoo Volunteers-$10.00,
General Public-$25.00

Where: The event will be held in The Living World at the Saint Louis Zoo and will benefit both the Saint Louis Zoo and the Humane Society of Missouri.

Karen Pryor will be in St. Louis to speak about her new book, Reaching the Animal Mind. She shares the results of her quest to find out from leading neuroscientists why clicker training works and shares her personal experiences training and communicating with a wide variety of species. She'll sign books available for purchase at the event.

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Dr. Steve Schwartz
Director, Veterinary Medical Centers
Humane Society of Missouri

My dog was rescued from a puppy mill. What kinds of medical challenges will she face?

Thank you for giving one of these special dogs a second chance in your home with your family. With lots of love and attention, these dogs can become wonderful best friends.

However, because of the deplorable conditions in which many animals live in puppy mills, they face numerous health and behavior issues, some of which may last throughout their lifetimes.

• Many dogs have severe dental disease and will require daily owner care, regular veterinary visits and possibly a special diet.
  
• It is a possibility that these dogs will have varying degrees of patellar luxation (kneecap dislocation) which may progress in severity now that they will be more active and no longer living in cages. If knee problems develop, long term medication and expensive surgery may be required.
  
• Because of prior poor nutrition, these dogs have an increased risk of fractures.

Visit our website for more information on our three full-service Veterinary Medical Centers open to the public.