USDA breeder's kennel raided - 127 animals seized
Seneca, MO (US)

Incident Date: Sunday, Jul 1, 2007
County: Newton

Disposition: Not Charged

Person of Interest: Margaret J. Bond

In July 2007, Bond's kennel was raided and 127 animals were confiscated. She signed those animals over to the state, Copeland said, who cleaned the dogs up, gave them medical care, then sold them. After deducting expenses, the state's agricultural department turned the remaining proceeds back over to Bond, according to Ken Copeland, Newton County Sheriff.

Bond was supposed to have ceased operations in late 2007 per an agreement with the state Department of Agriculture, which did not press for charges against her after she voluntarily relinquished ownership of the dogs and surrendered her state license.

References

• Neosho Daily News - Feb 21, 2009

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