PEYTON, Colo. (KRDO) – Some of the over 160 dogs rescued after being found living in deplorable conditions at the hands of a commercial breeder are now getting a second chance, thanks to a southern Colorado animal shelter.
The National Mill Dog Rescue in Peyton said 165 Schnauzers ended up in their care after over 200 dogs and cats were rescued from a breeder in Delta County.
Responding agencies reported the animals were found living in deplorable conditions. Some of the dogs had their mouths matted shut and were missing limbs, and many of the cats had severe eye infections, ringworm, and upper respiratory infections…