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Most rescued dogs adopted over weekend
The Lawrence community comes out by the hundreds over the weekend to adopt nearly 50 dogs rescued last week form a shelter.
August 5, 2008
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The Lawrence community showed up in droves over the weekend, hoping to adopt one of 49 dogs rescued from an unauthorized Marshall County breeder.
Midge Grinstead, executive director of the Lawrence Humane Society, said about 400 people came to look at the dogs Saturday, followed by about 200 Sunday.
"They were lined up out the door," she said.
In all, 47 of the dogs found homes. Only two Huskies remain.
Some 187 dogs were rescued from the breeder, who kept them in fetid conditions. Many of the dogs were malnourished, according to the Kansas Animal Health Department.
"I think people just want to help and want to make a difference, and this is a real good chance to do it," Grinstead said. She called the community's response "heartwarming."
One of the dogs, a Shih Tzu, gave birth to seven puppies Saturday.
"I just am so thrilled that they're going home," Grinstead said. "They're so gentle and sweet after what they've gone through."
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5 August 2008
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SusieCreamcheeze (Anonymous) says…
Were you one of the 400 + wonderful careing dog lovers? I was. Read my Blog share your experence . http://www2.ljworld.com/weblogs/susie…
5 August 2008
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Confrontation (Anonymous) says…
Great. More dog crap on the town's sidewalks.
5 August 2008
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ontheotherhand (Anonymous) says…
Matches the crap written at 10:32 a.m……Thanks to all who adopted a dog!
5 August 2008
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Confrontation (Anonymous) says…
So creative. Feel free to clean up after everyone's mutts. They're not doing it themselves.
5 August 2008
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KatB73 (Anonymous) says…
Wish people were so quick to help others in need. Food pantries desperately need food…..
8 August 2008
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lootah0506 (Anonymous) says…
YAY! :) I hope the people who adopted them treat them with all the love and care that they didn't have at the hideous shelter they were discovered from.