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More than 100 dogs rescued from North Carolina puppy mill

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published May 24, 2023 at 10:03 AM EDT
HSUS officials say community members and people who reported buying sick puppies from the breeder raised concerns about the conditions on the property and welfare of the dogs and puppies living there.
Meredith Lee, Humane Society of the Unites States
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Meredith Lee, Humane Society of the Unites States
HSUS officials say community members and people who reported buying sick puppies from the breeder raised concerns about the conditions on the property and welfare of the dogs and puppies living there.

The Humane Society of the United States and the Hertford County Sheriff's Office rescued 114 dogs from a puppy mill in Hertford County last week.

Officials said the dogs were housed in filthy and hazardous conditions and showed signs of neglect.

The Humane Society of the United States and the Hertford County Sheriff's Office rescued 114 dogs from a puppy mill in Hertford County.
Humane Society of the Unites States
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Humane Society of the Unites States
The Humane Society of the United States and the Hertford County Sheriff's Office rescued 114 dogs from a puppy mill in Hertford County.

Veterinarians said some of the dogs were starved and dehydrated, and several appeared to have been shot with a pellet gun.

Many of the dogs had illnesses that include mange, heartworms, flea and lice infestations, tick-born illnesses and severe dental diseases.

Learn more about puppy mills here: Puppy mill action week: Local author explains lifelong problems pet store puppies can endure
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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