Montana English Shepherd Rescue operations

Details from the Billings Gazette Dec. 30, 2008 - The Yellowstone County Sheriff's Department executed a second search warrant today at Shady Lane Kennels in Ballantine, MT and is in the process of seizing almost 300 dogs (English Shepherds and Pugs) and other animals.

A veterinarian assisting in the seizure said he saw dogs without food, water or adequate shelter. A team of veterinarians is examining the dogs at a temporary clinic at MetraPark, where the dogs will be housed.

The first warrant was issued Dec. 11, and after a four-hour search, officials took 10 dogs that they thought needed immediate veterinary care and discovered 13 dead dogs on the property. At that time, investigators took photos and video footage of the animals, which prompted the second warrant. The Sheriff's Department is still searching for about 50 to 60 pugs that were at the property during the first raid but were gone when authorities moved in Dec. 30.

For a story Jan. 3 from the Billings Gazette see:
http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2009/01/03/news/local/24-vetdogs.txt

National English Shepherd Rescue (NESR) is working to help with the care and potential placement of the ES involved. For anyone wishing to make donations, NESR is setting up a special Montana Rescue Fund. This fund will help with food, supplies, vet care, transportation, or anything else that might be needed for this rescue effort, including helping other rescue groups that may participate in this rescue effort. Any funds left over after the rescue effort is complete and all the these dogs are in forever homes, will go to rescue other English Shepherds in need.

Click on NESR on my links section or visit www.nesr.info/montana.htm for information about how to make a donation.

This breaks my heart, and Sandi's too.

Ayla