Baxter County Sheriff's Department found an estimated 477 dogs, caged or roaming, living at the facility, after conducting a helicopter fly over of the property. Failure to appear warrants were issued by Baxter County District Court Judge, Van Gearhart.
Sunday May 11, 2008, 8:53 pm
I hope they get them & punish them to the full length of the law...how cruel are they for doing this...I hate animal abusers...noted..thanks for posting
Monday May 12, 2008, 3:00 am
They say that you only have to look at how a society treats its animals to know how they're going to treat their fellow man. Noted and thank you.
Monday May 12, 2008, 5:12 am
This abuse just never ends. It seems to be getting worse. I hope they get them and punish them to the maximum. Thanks Dave.
Monday May 12, 2008, 5:24 am
WHAT IS WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE ARE THEY THAT STUPID AND DENSE. LET THEM ROT THOSE POOR ANIMALS LET THEM ONCE AGAIN FIND HAPPINESS FOR THE ONES THEY CAN. THE RAINBOW BRIDGE WILL TAKE CARE OF THE ONES US HUMANS CAN'T SAVE
Monday May 12, 2008, 5:38 am
I think as Jim stated perhaps these people were just overwhelmed by the amount of dogs they had in their care. Had the American government stepped up to the plate and actually helped the people affected by Katrina then these cases may not have happened. I am sure they were trying to help and it just go to be too much. And I am sure there was no funding for them either. I have friends here in Ontario who still take Katrina rescue dogs ...which amazes me that this is still a need.
Monday May 12, 2008, 7:22 am
Noted. These abusers are a menace to animals and people alike...certainly outside the norms of humane society. Thanks for the story.
Monday May 12, 2008, 9:01 am
Margaret and Jim, I think you are being tooooo kind. The pictures scream a thousand words. All people need to do is ask for help. Why would that women STEAL a dog to add to the hundreds they already had? Margaret you are right about the lack of help or caring on the Government's part though. I mean really, people are STILL living in filth and unsafe trailers. You can only bet that animals would be last on their list. Stephanie I agree the looks of them screams METH addicts. I know I've seen them. Meth addicts have been known to hoard things, tear things apart and live in filth. Just my experiance with them.
Monday May 12, 2008, 9:42 am
It seems like we just don't evolve very fast. There must be strong penalties for animal abuse (and lack of care is abuse) and I think the government should sponsor animal sanctuaries.
