The Humane Society of Missouri in St. Louis says most of the animals removed from an unlicensed facility in Taney County are now in new homes, or will soon be available for adoption.  Forty dogs and more than 50 other animals, including birds, cats, rabbits, ferrets and chinchillas, were taken from a home in November.  Vice President of Communications Jean Jae  says the Humane Society is continuing efforts to find homes for all of the adoptable animals…

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Jae says about a quarter of the 90 animals removed from the facility in Taney County were deemed to have severe illnesses or behavior issues, and had to be euthanized.  But, she says the Humane Society is pleased that new homes will be found for most of the animals.  Earlier this week, the Taney County Prosecuting Attorney told HometownDailyNews.com that no charges would be filed in the case.  He said the evidence shows that the operator of the facility was known for trying to nurse sick animals back to health.   

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The Humane Society of Missouri in St. Louis says most of the animals voluntarily removed from a Taney County facility are adoptable, and some already have new homes.  Vice President of Communications Jean Jae says about a third of the animals have been adopted, with a similar number continuing to recover.  But, Jae says she says about a quarter of the 90 animals had to be euthanized…

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Forty dogs and 50 other animals, including birds, cats, rabbits, ferrets and chinchillas, were voluntarily removed in November from a home on Jim Perry Road.  This week, the Taney County Prosecuting Attorney declined to file charges in the case, saying the evidence indicates the operator was caring for animals that were already sick when they came into her care.

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