BOONE COUNTY, Iowa — The Animal Rescue League of Iowa recovered dozens more dogs from a Boone County puppy mill that it had already recovered nearly 100 dogs from.
The ARL said law enforcement was also at the property as the breeder surrendered their license and commercial breeding operations were halted.
Following the rescue, the ARL had to open emergency overflow housing in its training center as it is faced with already full kennels.
The recent rescues will need medical and dental surgeries, grooming to remove matted fur, and behavioral help. Puppies as young as two weeks old will need nurtured. All will receive spaying or neutering.
The ARL is now asking for help as it faces extreme levels of animals in its care, and donations made to support the animals can be made online or by mail/in-person at 5452 NE 22nd St., Des Moines, IA 50313; RE: Boone County Rescue.
The organization would also like to remind the public to adopt and not shop.
