In a story that combines the ugly reality of many backyard breeding operations and the continuing problem with Pit Bull overpopulation, the City of New Bedford, MA, has seized 32 Pit Bulls from a single home (mostly puppies plus two pregnant females).
All of the animals were housed in filthy, inhumane conditions and were being bred for sale at a profit. The owners face multiple animal cruelty charges. The good news is that these animals will be evaluated and put up for adoption at Boston ARL.
The bad news is that the owners were busted for the same charges in 2007 with nine animals in there home. The sad truth is that very often even the stiffest of charges for animal cruelty rarely discourage backyard breeders from the lure of easy money.
