Nebraska pet rescue in ongoing dispute with authorities after records seized

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – An animal rescue is in a dispute with state and native authorities over how quite a few canines have been obtained from a Nebraska breeder.

The query is that if they’ve been legally saved or stolen. It’s a shock twist to an ongoing 6 Information investigation.

Volunteers for Grants Needs argue they didn’t deliberately go in opposition to the needs of Madison County authorities by resuing a feminine miniature Aussie and 6 pups.

“The rescue didn’t do something knowingly unlawful, these canines have been in determined want of care,” mentioned Kathy Robinson.

However deputies served a search warrant on the rescue and deputies seized information as a part of a theft investigation.

“My coronary heart was in the suitable place attempting to save lots of these canines and offering them with vet care, however they’ve fully turned it round and now they arrive again and serve warrants and requested for all of the proof of the whole lot,” mentioned Rae Tuff.

The proprietor of Flying Excessive Aussies Megan Mahlin alleges as much as 18 canines have been stolen however Grants Needs has receipts claiming to show the nonprofit bought the canines and eliminated them from poor dwelling circumstances.

“They show she obtained cash for the canines. They weren’t taken,” mentioned Robinson.

However the Nebraska AG division says Grants Needs isn’t in compliance with its state license by transporting stolen canines and till these canines are relinquished to Madison County, a cease motion order stays on the pet rescue.

9 Aussie puppies eight weeks previous, they’ve collars and names prepared for a brand new dwelling. However due to this ongoing dispute, they’ll’t be adopted.

“I’ve to carry on to them proper right here till the Division of AG decides to carry their order,” mentioned Tuff.

Whereas Grants Needs rescue can’t transfer out any pets the volunteers demand they get one again.

Dolly the mom canine faraway from squalor by the rescue and wanted greater than $1,000 in vet care was then seized by Madison County whereas the investigation continues into whether or not she and different canines have been stolen or rescued.

“I shouldn’t be the one being investigated as a result of I went to reply the decision to save lots of these canines,” mentioned Tuff.

The lawyer for Grants Needs pet rescue says there was by no means any intent to steal canines, solely rescue them from inhumane circumstances.

Lawyer Jerry Katskee says authorized efforts will proceed to have the state cease motion order lifted.

The Madison County legal professional didn’t reply to our messages for remark.

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