Missouri Department of Agriculture

Humane Society of Missouri's Animal Cruelty Task Force Rescues 43 Starving Dogs, Recovers 9 Carcasses, from a Property in Douglas County, Missouri

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acting on a request from the Douglas County Sheriff's Department, the Humane Society of Missouri's (HSMO) Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) – one of the nation's largest animal-rescue and disaster-response teams – conducted a rescue of 43 starving dogs from the property of a former commercial breeder in Douglas County, Missouri. The living animals are severely emaciated and suffering from various injuries and health conditions, and the remains of nine deceased dogs were also found on the property and recovered.

Key Points: 
  • A disposition hearing to determine legal custody will take place at 9 a.m. Nov. 9 at the Douglas County Court in Ava, Missouri.
  • Upon receiving the request – which included photos of sick and extremely emaciated dogs – HSMO worked quickly to round up and remove the animals.
  • "The conditions at this property amount to one of the worst cases of animal neglect we've seen this year.
  • To report an animal that may be in danger or is suffering from neglect or abuse, call the local police and the Humane Society of Missouri's Animal Cruelty Hotline at 314-647-4400.

The Humane Society of Missouri Rescues 106 Dogs Due to Multiple Rescue Operations Carried Out Over the Last Week

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It's been a sleepless week for rescue teams, vets and staff. Over the past several days, the Humane Society of Missouri (HSMO) – one of the nation's largest animal-welfare organizations – has received 106 dogs and puppies with more expected. Multiple rescue operations took place in several counties throughout the state of Missouri, including Pettis, Ripley, Perry, and Harrison. The numbers and efforts highlight the vital safety net the HSMO provides to abused and neglected animals.

Key Points: 
  • Over the past several days, the Humane Society of Missouri (HSMO) – one of the nation's largest animal-welfare organizations – has received 106 dogs and puppies with more expected.
  • Multiple rescue operations took place in several counties throughout the state of Missouri, including Pettis, Ripley, Perry, and Harrison.
  • The numbers and efforts highlight the vital safety net the HSMO provides to abused and neglected animals.
  • On Tuesday HSMO transported 33 dogs from commercial breeding facilities in the Midwest to its Macklind headquarters at the request of the National Mill Dog Rescue.

Humane Society of Missouri's Animal Cruelty Task Force Returns to One of the Nation's Most Notorious Breeders to Rescue Seven Dogs

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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ST. LOUIS, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This morning, the Humane Society of Missouri's (HSMO) Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) – one of the nation's largest animal rescue and disaster response teams – conducted a rescue of seven dogs from the facility of a formerly licensed breeder in Douglas County, Missouri. The breeder, who had been cited with multiple violations in the past, was previously included on the national "Horrible 100" list – a ranking of the worst dog breeders in the country. The rescue was coordinated in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Missouri Attorney General's office.

Key Points: 
  • The Douglas County Circuit Court ordered the immediate removal of the remaining seven adult dogs from Shepherd's property and imposed a $9,500 penalty.
  • Today's rescue marks the second time in less than a year that the HSMO's Animal Cruelty Task Force has been called to Shepherd's property to rescue animals.
  • In December 2021 the Task Force rescued 42 dogs, including many puppies as young as a few days old, from Shepherd's Cedarcrest Kennel.
  • The Humane Society of Missouri's Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) is one of the largest animal rescue/disaster response teams in the United States.

American Foods Group Breaks Ground on New $800 Million Facility in Missouri

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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WARREN COUNTY, Mo., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Foods Group, LLC (AFG) is opening a new state-of-the-art beef processing facility in Warren County, Missouri.

Key Points: 
  • WARREN COUNTY, Mo., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Foods Group, LLC (AFG) is opening a new state-of-the-art beef processing facility in Warren County, Missouri.
  • "As a third-generation farmer and cattleman myself, I am proud to welcome AFG to Missouri.
  • This is a major development that will benefit Missouri's agricultural producers and consumers for years to come," said Governor Mike Parson.
  • AFG's investment in Missouri further signals to the nation and world what we've known all along, that Missouri is the best place for companies to grow and expand.

Re-N-Vision Awarded Department of Energy Grant to Test and Develop Blue Biofuels’ CTS Technology in Equitable Energy Transition

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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The grant was awarded under the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Funding Program joint topic Community-Driven Solutions for a Just and Equitable Energy Transition.

Key Points: 
  • The grant was awarded under the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Funding Program joint topic Community-Driven Solutions for a Just and Equitable Energy Transition.
  • The CTS technology of Blue Biofuels is chosen by Re-N-Vision to test the processing of agricultural and cellulosic waste into bioproducts.
  • The Phase I project will utilize Blue Biofuels CTS technology to process samples of agricultural and cellulosic waste to ascertain convertibility, yield and efficiency of these new specific feedstocks.
  • Blue Biofuels Cellulose to Sugar (CTS) technology is an environmentally friendly, sustainable, and 100% renewable green energy system.

Humane Society of Missouri's Animal Cruelty Task Force Rescues Nearly 100 Dogs from a Formerly Licensed Breeder in Hickory County

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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The formerly licensed breeder, operating as Cridder Creek Kennel and later Little Miracles Kennel in Hickory County, has been ordered to close for violating a consent judgment entered in the Hickory County Circuit Court in June of 2021.

Key Points: 
  • The formerly licensed breeder, operating as Cridder Creek Kennel and later Little Miracles Kennel in Hickory County, has been ordered to close for violating a consent judgment entered in the Hickory County Circuit Court in June of 2021.
  • After a show cause hearing, MDA officials swiftly contacted HSMO to arrange the rescue of the remaining dogs.
  • To report an animal who may be in danger or is suffering from neglect or abuse, call the local police and the Humane Society of Missouri's Animal Cruelty Hotline at (314) 647-4400.
  • The Humane Society of Missouri's Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) is one of the largest animal rescue/disaster response teams in the United States.