Puppy Mill - 105 dogs and puppies neglected Marengo, OH (US) Incident Date: Saturday, Sep 14, 2002 County: Morrow Local Map: available Disposition: Convicted Case Images: 18 files available Abuser/Suspect: Doris I Knight

Case ID: 430 Classification: Neglect / Abandonment Animal: dog (non pit-bull) View more cases in OH (US) Login to Watch this Case

105 dogs and puppies were rescued today from Knights Kennel in Morrow County. The kennels were extremely deplorable and the conditions inhumane. The dogs were kept in cages in mobile homes that were filthy.

The dogs were found in badly matted conditions with infections. Some water bowls were found in some cages either empty or with urine inside of them. Cages had old feces, urine and shredded paper inside. Mice and rats were running around the
trailers in and out of the dogs kennels.

The kennel is owned and operated by Doris Knight. The puppies bred at this kennel are sold to pet stores and/or brokers. There are many breeds including, chihuahuas, dachshunds, boston terriers, scottish terriers, a schnauzer, shelties, a shepherd, golden retrievers, a chow, maltese, bichon, poodles, yorkies, pugs, a doberman, 3 birds, one cat.

All dogs were taken to local veterinarians and human societies. The dogs will stay in the care of the rescues until legal matters are sorted out.

The mother dogs are not producing enough milk to feed their babies because they are so malnourished. The foster families, vets, and volunteers are feeding them with bottles.

The older puppies do not have teeth yet because they aren't getting enough calcium from the very little milk they are getting from their moms.

Two of the Chihuahuas did not know how to walk on grass when they were set down but after a couple of hours they began sniffing the grass and rolling in it to their heart's delight.

All dogs examined so far have ear infections. 7 of the 10 shelties that were rescued have tested positive for Heartworm Disease.

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References

	Columbus Dog Connection
	Akc Suspension -  August 9, 1999

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