CCHS HEAD: PUPPY MILLS NOT RARE
Monday, March 10th, 2008 -- 10:31 AM
The Pittsville-area puppy mill that surrendered 84 dogs last week was far from rare according to the director of the Clark County Humane Society.Chuck Wegner helped rescue the animals housed in the squalid Pittsville location. The owners voluntarily gave up ownership of the animals, but didn't have an attack of conscience.
"They were discovered, reported to the authorities. When the authorities went in, (the owners) decided it was in their best interest to voluntarily turn over the animals, instead of go through the costly, laborious process of fighting it in court," Wegner says.
The Clark County Humane Society have actively protested puppy mills, which are commercial breeding operations that often lack proper facilities.
They're not as rare as you might think.
"Most people would be shocked, absolutely shocked," Wegner claims, "Right here in Clark County, there are a very, very good number of them. That's being looked at very carefully."
The Pittsville incident should raise public awareness of the problem, Wegner hopes.
Many of the animals rescued from the property exhibited health problems; at least one dog was euthanized.
The CCHS is actively involved with the [url=http://www.nowisconsinpuppymills.com]Wisconsin Puppy Mill Project.[/url]
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