Posts Tagged ‘Florida’

More than 80 dogs removed from suspected dogfighting sites in North Central Florida

A mixed-breed dog resting on a blanket inside a shelter clinic receiving care

Search warrants served Dec. 10 at properties in Clay and Union counties led to the removal of more than 80 dogs from sites investigators say showed evidence of organized dogfighting. The animals are receiving care from Humane World for Animals while one suspect faces unrelated criminal charges. Read On…

Puppy named ICE rescued during Palm Beach County immigration operation is adopted by state official

Portrait of ICE, a recovering puppy about 30 pounds and estimated 4–6 months old, on a veterinary exam table in natural light

During an immigration enforcement operation in Palm Beach County, Florida Highway Patrol officers found a malnourished puppy later named ICE; the animal, now about 30 pounds and estimated 4–6 months old, was adopted by Anthony Coker of the State Board of Immigration Enforcement. Read On…

Eighty dogs rescued in multi-property suspected dogfighting bust in Clay and Union counties

Mixed-breed adult dog with scars sitting in a pen next to a plastic barrel shelter, looking toward the camera

Search and seizure warrants executed Dec. 10 led to the rescue of 80 dogs and puppies from three properties in Clay and Union counties. Rescuers described animals with scars, untreated wounds and inadequate shelter; several animal-welfare organizations and a veterinary forensics team assisted on scene. Read On…

About 80 dogs rescued in Clay and Union counties amid dog‑fighting investigation

Medium-sized mixed-breed dog with healed scars sitting calmly on a blanket in a shelter kennel while a rescuer offers comfort.

Search and seizure warrants served beginning early on Dec. 10 resulted in the rescue of about 80 dogs from three properties in Clay and Union counties amid a dog‑fighting investigation. Rescuers described widespread scars, untreated injuries and animals kept on heavy chains. Read On…