JEFFERSON - Jackson County Animal Control officers and inspectors from the state Department of Agriculture have seized 74 dogs and puppies from an unlicensed breeding operation.
Jackson County public development director Gina Mitsdarffer says animal control officers went to a house between Jefferson and Commerce after receiving a tip and found rows of kennels in storage buildings, inside a home and outdoors.
Mitsdarffer says the kennels were filled with nursing and pregnant miniature dogs.
She said she won't identify the owner until charges are filed, adding inspectors did not find any injured or dead animals.
Officials hope they can offer the older dogs for adoption by the end of the week.
Friday
June 20th, 2025
11:48PM
