Friday, March 14, 2008
More Then 750 Tiny Dogs Seized
About 750 dogs have been seized from what officials called a "puppy mill" in Avra Valley that sold dogs for thousands of dollars.
Most of the small-breed dogs are Chihuahuas and some are very ill, said Jenny Rose, a spokeswoman for the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. Three were found dead in filthy conditions on the property, and some of the living dogs were missing paws.
The dogs were being breed and sold by a couple who live there, she said. Some of the teacup Chihuahuas were offered for sale on the Internet for prices up to $2,400 each...
When Pima County Sheriff's Department officers went to the property Monday, they found dogs in cages outside, and also found dogs inside the mobile home, said Sgt. James Ogden, a spokesman. There were also 36 exotic birds inside.
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