Over 40 dogs rescued from suspected puppy mill in Crown Point, Rensselaer

Thursday, May 25, 2023
CROWN POINT, Ind. (WLS) -- More than 40 dogs were rescued from a suspected puppy mill in Crown Point, Indiana, Thursday.

The Lake County (Indiana) Sheriff's Department said they received an anonymous tip Wednesday about a man who had bought unusually large quantities of dog foods and medical supplies for animals.
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When they served search warrants on a home in Crown Point and at a barn on the outskirts of Rensselaer, they found dozens of dogs in various conditions. Police said at least four dogs had died.

The surviving dogs were taken to a county animal control where they're being assessed and treated, and eventually be put up for adoption.
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Among the dogs found were one mountain dog, seven American bulldogs and 29 French bulldogs.

A 41-year-old man is being questioned, but no charges have yet been filed.
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