On Tuesday, October 19th, 2021, the Humane Society of Missouri (HSMO) Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) rescued 97 dogs from Laurie Lund, a previously banned commercial dog breeder. Some of the pups rescued were as young as ten weeks old.
Previously, Lund had a legal license to operate the Cridder Creek Kennel, in Urbana, Missouri. However, the Hickory County Circuit Court banned Lund from operating as a commercial dog breeder.
When it became clear that Lund had violated the conditions set forth by the court, a coordinated operation to seize the dogs began. Those involved with the coordination of this operation included the HSMO, the Missouri Department of Agriculture, and the Missouri Attorney General’s Office.
Neglected Pups Kept In Small Kennels
Several breeds were rescued from the harsh neglect imposed by Lund, including Shelties, Yorkies, Border Collies, Poodles, and more. The rescued animals included adult dogs and many puppies, reported the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
According to KY3, the conditions of the dogs varied greatly, but they clearly suffered from neglect.
The Humane Society of Missouri is rescuing 97 dogs from a rural Missouri breeder. The dogs have matted fur and are very nervous about their new surroundings, and they are just SO CUTE I cannot stand it pic.twitter.com/JIx3YWTcZw
— Rachel D. Rice (@RachelDRice) October 19, 2021
“The severe neglect that these poor animals suffered is abhorrent and inexcusable,” said HSMO President Kathy Warnick. “We will do everything in our power to ensure the rescued dogs are rehabilitated and given a second chance at a happier life.”
Ella Frank, staff at HSMO, said the dogs “were living in small kennels” with no room to run or play. Some, they told KMOV, “didn’t even have access to daylight.”
When they arrived at the HSMO, a veterinarian thoroughly examined all of the dogs and gave them the care that they had been denied.
Largest Humane Society Rescue Of 2021
Given that this is the largest rescue effort that the Humane Society has made in 2021, they are asking for donation support.
If you’d like to help, you can make monetary donations directly to the Humane Society of Missouri here. If you are in a position to financially help with the recovery of these animals, they would very much appreciate your assistance.
Or, alternatively, if you live in the area, they are asking for donations of newspapers, blankets, dog toys, or dog beds — basically, anything that can help make the pups more comfortable during recovery.
According to HSMO staff, the dogs will become available for adoption on a case-by-case basis.
Can you imagine the conditions that these dogs must have been living in? Are you glad to see the Humane Society step in to rescue them? Let us know in the comments below.
