State Seizes Dogs From North Georgia Kennel

State Agriculture officials have taken-in more than 130 dogs from a north Georgia kennel, citing unsanitary and unsafe conditions. The Atlanta Humane Society has accepted the dogs, and officials say most appear healthy and well-fed. The investigation of Richard’s Kennel near Cumming began after a customer complaint of a dog that had mange. Testing at the site however, revealed none of the kennel’s animals had the skin disease.

State seizes east Georgia dog-breeding farm

State officials have seized and shut down a dog-breeding facility in east Georgia after a complaint was received of malnourished and un-cared-for animals. The state’s Department of Agriculture has taken control of L and D Farm and Kennel in Nicholson. A complaint filed by a former employee details cramped and dirty conditions at the facility with more than 300 dogs showing signs of open sores and mange. Several dogs were taken from the site for medical care--at least two had to be euthanized.