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04-04-2025
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51 animals rescued from former licensed breeder
ST. LOUIS – About 51 animals were rescued by the Humane Society of Missouri's (HSMO) Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) in Cedar County, Missouri. HSMO made the announcement on April 3, saying that 42 dogs and nine cats were seized from a past licensed breeder named 'Wynter Knights.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now According to HSMO's news release, the animals were removed from Knights after inspectors from the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) said they received concerns from a witness, alleging that the animals were in concerning conditions. HSMO says that there were multiple dead animals, like horses, on site. Dog skeletal remains were also found. 'The severe neglect these poor animals suffered is abhorrent and inexcusable,' said HSMO President Kathy Warnick. MDA then filed a petition for injunctive action, contacting HSMO immediately to rescue any animals that were alive. The news release claimed that the organizations gained access to Knights' property from the Cedar County's Sheriff's Department. Those animals included corgis, Alaskan malamutes, doodle mixes and Manx. However, the ages for these rescued animals vary. With many animals rescued, HSMO calls for the community's help in providing donations, such as blankets, newspapers, dog toys or beds. HSMO aims to make the affected animal's recovery process as comfortable as possible. Missouri has a new richest billionaire, according to Forbes 'We will do everything in our power to ensure the rescued dogs are rehabilitated and given a second chance at a happier life,' Warnick said. Those looking to donate and help out can visit Humane Society Missouri's website here. To report any animals that may be in danger or suffering from neglect/abuse, individuals are urged to contact their local police and the Humane Society of Missouri's Animal Cruelty Hotline at (314) 647-4400. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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04-02-2025
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10 dogs rescued in Greene County among 50 saved by Humane Society of Missouri
GREENE COUNTY, Mo. – Ten of 50 dogs rescued today by the Humane Society of Missouri are from a resident in Greene County. Laura Keller, Humane Society spokeswoman, said the dogs were taken from an owner who was overwhelmed by the demands of caring for the animals she described as being 'in rough shape.' The 10 and 40 others taken from what Keller called 'puppy mill' situations in the state are being taken to the society's facility in St, Louis for health evaluations and emergency veterinary treatment. Two dozen cats from an abandoned property in Phelps County also were rescued by the HSMO's Animal Cruelty Task Force, she said. 'While there's no such thing as a typical day at the Humane Society of Missouri, bringing 75 animals in from three different rescues definitely puts a strain on our resources, including our people,' HSMO president Kathy Warnick said in a news release. 'The fact that it's happening on our Annual Day of Giving definitely shines a spotlight on our mission and real ways we put that mission into action every day.' HSMO expects to make the animals available for adoption after they have been spayed or neutered, received their vaccines and been evaluated by our behavior team. As the animals recover, medically and behaviorally, they will be made available for adoption on a case-by-case basis. There is no current timeline for when the dogs and cats rescued today will be ready for adoption, but interested adopters can check the HSMO website at to see when they become available, according to the news release. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
