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Friday, May 31, 2013  More than 150 dogs that were removed from a breeding facility in Michigan are now finding new homes at other shelters around the state as well as New Jersey.

Friday, May 24, 2013  "We saw a lot of dogs that were being housed," said Kathryn Destreza, with ASPCA Field Investigations and Response.  "They were very wet, filthy, living in muddy conditions, very cold.  It was cold and rainy yesterday.  So there had no protection from that.  They were also very fearful and unsocialized to human contact."

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Dogs from the facility, called JRT John's Jack Russell and Shiba Inu Kennel, were removed by an ASPCA reponse team.

Friday, February 15, 2013  35-year-old Jennifer Tucker-Richard waived her right to a preliminary examination and her case will be moved to Circuit Court.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Michigan lawmakers are taking a close look at new legislation that would aim to control commercial breeders and puppy mills.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  The Elk Country Animal Shelter has received over 200 requests to adopt the animals that were rescued in the Montmorency County animal abuse case.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Jennifer Tucker-Richard turned herself in after a warrant was issued for her arrest.

Monday, January 28, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: A warrant is expected this week for the Hillman woman connected to the suspected neglect of 37 animals.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Spokesperson for Elk Country Animal Shelter says the animals were taken from a home in Montmorency County