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rescued from deplorable conditions in a home owned by a 65 year old woman that ran a "puppy mill" in her filthy rat-infested, feces- filled home. She was arrested. All of the dogs went to the local humane society, and 7 of them (some of the more sickly) were taken in from the Dachshund Rescue of Southern Florida who is doing a fundraiser to help cover their vet costs.
You'll find many of them at DRSF who now has 96 DACHSHUNDS WHO NEED A HOME!!! http://www.dachshundrescuesouthflorida.com/doxies-for-adoption.html
If you can't adopt one, please DONATE to help them cover the costs
Story: Beverly Louise Shott: Woman arrested on 28 counts of animal cruelty
WPTV Webteam
2:59 PM, Mar 21, 2016
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. - A 65-year-old St. Lucie County woman was arrested Monday and charged with 28 counts of animal cruelty, according to St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken Mascara.
Detectives were notified of Beverly Louise Shott's home in the 3500 block of Seminole Road and informed that several dogs were living in filthy conditions.
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Shott was breeding the dogs at her home and then selling them through a business she owned, Sheriff Mascara said. The business is Discount Tackle off of Old Dixie Highway in Fort Pierce.
Employees at a neighboring business say she occasionally had a couple dachshunds with her at the store. They never suspected so many were living at home. However, employees say they knew she was selling the dogs. They say she had signs posted along US 1 advertising the dog sales. They have since been removed.
According to the Sheriff, the dogs were seized by Animal Care & Control and turned over to the St. Lucie County Humane Society pending the outcome of the case and civil seizure process.
Shott was booked into the St. Lucie County Jail on $28,000 bond. She posted bail Monday evening.
The St. Lucie County Humane Society says it will be at least 30 days until they will know if the dogs will be adopted out.
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