MILWAUKEE (NBC 26) — The Wisconsin Humane Society says it has taken in 92 dogs rescued from a large-scale commercial breeder in Iowa. The organization is now asking the public for help in caring for the animals.
WHS described the situation in Iowa as "horrific," citing a complaint that detailed "egregious conditions," such as dead dogs, untreated injuries and illnesses, painful fur matting, cages that were too small and moldy food.
"At the request of the U.S. Department of Justice, the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, in coordination with the ASPCA, assisted with the removal, transport and sheltering of more than 500 dogs and puppies currently in the care of a USDA licensed breeder in Seymour, Iowa," the Wisconsin Humane Society said in a statement.
According to the organization, the owner agreed to surrender all of the animals in his care after the USDA documented more than 190 violations of the Animal Welfare Act.
The Wisconsin Humane Society – along with other partner organizations – was contacted to help. The organization said taking in 92 dogs helped alleviate the space issues facing the Iowa shelter.
WHS said the dogs will need medical treatment as well as foster care before they are ready to be adopted.
If you wish to donate, visit https://bit.ly/IowaDogs. If you wish to foster, watch WHS's orientation video and sign up for their Rachael Ray Nutrish Foster Program here: http://bit.ly/WHSFOSTER.
