Siberian Puppymill, 44 Dogs Seized

[lakotasong]

Puppymill in Janesville
http://www.wifr.com/news/headlines/3955661.html

Our home is often our safe haven but the living conditions man's best friend had to reside in was just barbaric. Last night the Rock County Humane Society took 44 Siberian Huskies out of one home. The dogs were all found at this home on Afton Road in Janesville. Michelle and Jerry Tally were arrested for failure to provide food, water and shelter. Additional charges are pending. Humane Investigator Jim Hurley gives the condition of the dogs. Hurley says, “They're matted with feces and urine. They're discolored and they have upper respiratory problems. They had some chemical burns from being in that environment. So it's just a very sad situation."
The dogs are filled with parasites. The Rock County Humane Society spent the day cleaning and vaccinating all 44 dogs. But the problem is there's really no more room at the inn. The Humane Society is well past capacity so foster homes are needed. The shelter also needs groomers and or dog bathers, deodorizing dog shampoo, chew resistant leashes at least 6ft long, people willing and able to foster one of two dogs and volunteers to transport dogs.

The huskies will be ready to adopt in one week.

Contact the shelter at 608-752-5622 if you can help.

[Dax]

Those poor dogs.. why oh why couldn't their owners treat them right.

Thanks for posting this. Hopefully they find "forever" homes that spoil them so much that their previous horrors will be forgotten.

[lakotasong]

I also forwarded the article to rescue groups in that region. I wish I was closer. We had a seizure of 20-something up in Herkimer NY last summer. I can't imagine twice that number!

[Nightrise]

I wish I was closer. One of my favorite breeds

[EskieLover]

I live just an hour away from this and read about it on the Internet news yesterday. :-(

Sad thing is, the next county over had to take in about 38 pit bulls a few months ago after busting a dog fighting ring and they have a nice facility but are full to the gills! The shelter has to hold them until the trial is finished because they are evidence! They waived the adoption fee for other adoptable dogs and cleared oput the shelter in a few hours. There were lots of people who wanted the other dogs and didn't get one because they actually RAN OUT! I think, and hope, that some of those folks will take a short drive (only 20 mins or so) in a week to help those dogs when they are ready. My hope is that they will have a waiting list!

I have 4, and am adopting another on Saturday, or I'd help out! There is no room at my inn, unfortunately!

[EskieLover]

OK, after I posted I called the HS to see if there was anything I could do. They told me that they have found enough homes to foster them, and have 12 people there today to groom them and get them ready for adoption (but only 1 bathtub!). They are in need of financial donations and adopters. If you are able to make a donation, please follow the link below:

www.rockcountyhumanesociety.com

They will be very grateful for any support! They need to deworm all the dogs and spay/neuter them and need financial assistance in doing so. The community has come together, however, to take care of the current needs of immediate shelter and some TLC.

[nikkicolen104]

O what a sad story I don't know how people can do that to any animal let alone dogs......I don't care who you are no 1 peron alone should have 44 dogs unless they are all well taken care of and you have alot of help but 44 come on now.