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350 dogs seized from 'unsafe and unsanitary' Florida breeding business

By Kelly Healey

More than 300 dogs were seized from an animal breeding business Monday in Hillsborough County.

By Kelly Healey
More than 300 dogs were seized from an animal breeding business Monday in Hillsborough County.
“For years, we believed that more than 300 dogs were living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions as part of an animal-breeding business in Tampa and took the responsible party to court. Today, we have been awarded custody of these pets,” according to a Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center Facebook post.
Conditions were so dangerous at Trish's All Breed Grooming that the county obtained a court order this week and rescued about 350 dogs into the county's pet shelters, Hillsborough County officials said.
Caring For Over 300 Pets

With over 340 dogs coming from yesterday's seizure, we are waiving all adoption fees for all of the dogs currently in our care. The dogs brought in yesterday are currently not available for adoption and will be held for at least 30 days. Because of the staffing and resources needed to continue to care for these pets, our public intake will be closed. Emergency cases will still be handled by our Animal Control officers. We also encourage those who have considered fostering in the past to join our 60-Day Foster program. If you are able to donate, our Amazon wish list can be found, here: amzn.to/2l3zUkg. Our shelter is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, and our pets can be viewed online, here: bit.ly/2mBQcBp. Thank you, Hillsborough pet lovers.

Posted by Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center on Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Officials said they are working with nearby animal shelters and rescue groups to accommodate the dogs.
The county waived adoption fees for other dogs already in shelters. It will be at least 30 days before the seized dogs can be adopted.
“To help make room, we are asking you to come help clear our shelter. If you can adopt, all fees have been waived,” the HCPRC post said. “We also encourage those who have considered fostering in the past to join our 60-Day Foster program.”
Scott Trebatoski, Pet Resource Center director, said employees found as many as 30 dogs at the business in cages meant for just one or two.
One puppy was found dead and others are in critical condition, according to The Associated Press.

For years, we believed that more than 300 dogs were living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions as part of an...

Posted by Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center on Monday, September 23, 2019

TAMPA, Fla. — The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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