News: Seized dogs soon to be up for adoption (legal, rescue, puppy)

[NoLoveLost]

Seized dogs soon to be up for adoption

SKAGIT COUNTY, Wash. -- The couple at the center of a puppy mill investigation has decided to forfeit ownership of the seized animals.

The decision by Marjorie and Richard Sundberg means the nearly 450 dogs that once belonged to the couple can soon be adopted.
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They were kept in tight cages contaminated with feces and urine that sat alongside bodies of dead dogs in unheated spaces, detectives said.
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But officials warn these dogs are not for every family. Many are emotionally stressed and can be very fearful of people, not to mention all their medical problems that won't just disappear.

Seized dogs soon to be up for adoption | KOMO News - Seattle, Washington | News

This part was especially scary:

"In court last week, Jason Larsen insisted he and his wife were just a small part of a multi-million dollar operation. Larsens also said they would need public defenders to represent them."


so disgusting..........

[Blondie621]

I am glad to hear this. Every rescue animal should have the opportunity at a second chance. I hope it all works out for their sake! I will say a prayer for all of them! Thanx for posting this good news!

[Amazonchix]

A classic example of the thousands of puppy mills that exist. I truly hope with the increase in media and various states making legal changes to address these issues...that people are more inclined to report such situations. I love the part of the cuople requesting public defenders! Not only will tax dollars be used to handle the recovery of these 450 animals, but now the taxpayers of that area get to pay for the offenders attorneys...how lovely.