The Missouri Department of Agriculture has been keeping a watch on Missouri dog breeders and has been stepping up efforts over the last two years. The Missouri Department of Agriculture regularly revokes the licenses of dog breeders who do not follow state and federal standards regarding dog breeding and places the animals in question in homes around the state in conjunction with local organizations. These activities undermine the argument made by Proposition B supporters that it was needed in order to combat animal abuse in the state.
The latest instance was when animal care inspectors from the Missouri Department of Agriculture worked with the Stone County Sheriff's Department to remove over 60 dogs from a Crane, Mo. facility today. The dogs removed were Standard Collies and Bichon Frises and included adults and puppies.
The Animal Care Facilities Act (ACFA) license for Kneedeepincollies was revoked prior to the rescue as a result of violations identified during an inspection conducted Feb.17, 2011. The facility was previously inspected Mar. 2, 2010.
Violations of ACFA identified during the inspection directly impact animal welfare. Rescued animals will be placed with licensed shelters and rescues in Missouri, including the Humane Society of Missouri.
ACFA inspectors routinely work with local organizations to rescue animals. Since January 2009, actions taken by the Department of Agriculture have resulted in over 4,100 dogs being rescued.
For more information regarding the Department of Agriculture's animal programs, visit mda.mo.gov. Missouri has some of the most stringent animal regulations and enforcement in the country.
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