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Canine Advocate
Melanie Coy

Marking Anniversaries

Posted Saturday, July 9, 2016, at 8:52 AM
July 8, 2016 marked the seventh anniversary of the largest dog fighting bust in United States history. More than four hundred dogs were seized from multiple states, brought to Missouri and became known as the MO 500 by the time all the pregnant females had given birth. For those who rescued, rehabilitated and eased these dogs into the safety and love of responsible homes, this anniversary will always bring to mind the “what if’s”...
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