Posts Tagged ‘Humane World for Animals’

Eighty dogs and puppies rescued from suspected dogfighting operation in North Florida

A mixed-breed adult dog and a puppy resting on clean bedding inside a shelter kennel, calm and alert with natural fur texture

Furry Friends led a Wednesday rescue in North Florida that removed 80 dogs and puppies from a suspected dogfighting operation, with Humane World for Animals and local law enforcement assisting. Rescuers described animals chained, scarred and forced to stand in their own waste. Read On…

USDA inspector general flags ongoing violations at puppy mills, advocates press Congress for stronger standards

Mixed-breed dog standing in a fenced yard in warm late-afternoon light, fur showing natural imperfections

An Office of Inspector General report released last month detailed systemic neglect at large-scale dog breeding operations across the United States, prompting animal welfare groups and members of Congress to push for stronger enforcement and new legislation. Read On…

Undercover Probe Finds ‘Forgotten Dogs Room’ at Sportsman’s Kennels in Suffolk County

Honey, a medium-sized mixed-breed dog, sitting calmly on a kennel mat in a shelter clinic

An undercover probe in Suffolk County uncovered a 'forgotten dogs room' at Sportsman's Kennels where hundreds of dogs and puppies were kept in cramped, lonely conditions; one unsellable dog, Honey, was rescued and placed by Humane Long Island. Read On…