The Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Task Force, working in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Agriculture, is rescuing 135 puppies and adult dogs from a dog breeding facility in rural Howell County, Missouri. The owner of the facility has decided to close the facility and has agreed to place the dogs in the custody of the Humane Society of Missouri.

The dog breeds include Beagle, Boston Terrier, Cocker Spaniel, French Bull Dog, Pug, Miniature Poodle, Miniature Schnauzer, Shih Tzu, Yorkshire Terrier and mixes of those breeds.

The dogs will be taken to HSMO’s headquarters in St. Louis and will receive veterinary examinations, treatment if necessary, and will be spayed or neutered prior to being made available for adoption. Persons interested in adopting these dogs should visit the Humane Society of Missouri website www.hsmo.org where they will be listed as they become available for adoption.

“The Humane Society of Missouri is pleased to work with the Missouri Department of Agriculture and dog breeders who wish to reduce their number of animals or close their facilities to ensure the best possible outcome for these animals,” said Kathy Warnick, president, Humane Society of Missouri. “We will provide veterinary treatment, socialization and find them the loving homes all dogs deserve.”