flickr.com/photos/robhardingiiAnimal-lovers with weak stomachs, stop reading now. An unlicensed dog-breeding farm in south central Missouri got raided last week, authorities have announced. Sounds like a rather sordid affair.Some 72 animals were evacuated, according to Corporal Mark Chamberlain of the Webster County Sheriff's office and Jeff McRoy of the Humane Society of Missouri. The rogue breeders - a mother and son - are now on the loose.Tipped off by an anonymous e-mailer claiming the facil
Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri Michael Reap announced today that his office has indicted five men on federal dog-fighting charges.During an early-morning raid, law enforcement officials arrested Michael "Missouri Mike" Morgan, of Hannibal; Robert Hackman, of Foley; Teddy Kiriakidis, of Leasburg; Ronald Creach, of Leslie, and Jack Ruppel, of Eldon.The feds also seized more than 150 pit bulls in the raid.Wikimedia CommonsMissouri no likey people who are mean to pit bulls
Wikimedia CommonsMissouri no likey people who are mean to pit bulls, baby.
Less than three months after being indicted, five Missouri men pleaded guilty Monday to federal dog-fighting charges. How's that for a bloodless surrender?
unrealitymag.comDisney villain a potential Missouri representative?It's déjá vu all over again in the puppy mill capital of America. Authorities raided a kennel near Rolla and rescued more than 100 little pooches- poodles, Yorkshires, and mini-Pinschers -- kept in filthy conditions and tiny cages yesterday. The St. Louis headquarters of the Humane Society is now caring for the pups.It may be a sad but common tale in this state, but read the phrasing from this AP story in the Kansas Cit
