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The St. Louis Starved Five |
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These Mastiffs were rescued from a
puppy mill in Warren County, Missouri.
We thank Donna Dick for making these graphic
photographs available to us so that we can bring
reality to your home. |
| Yes, folks, these pictures are hideous and
grusome and sad and this is reality. These are noble
representatives of the breed of Mastiff, Gentle
Giants, the KINGS OF DOGDOM. More than likely some
of these Mastiffs were parents to those sweet,
adorable puppies that were sold at pet stores.
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| The physical condition of these animals has
been described by the members of the Humane Society
of Missouri as the worst case of starvation they
have ever seen where the starved animals actually
survived their ordeal. |
| Two of the dogs have since died untimely
deaths, Moose and Heidi, a sweet brindle bitch. Poor
Heidi's body actually started eating her hip bones.
These sorts of things happen with extended long term
starvation. |
| One of the other bitches, a fawn and the
youngest, still almost a pup when she was rescued,
has horrible teeth. Really soft enamel. If the folks
that have her and love her could afford it they
would have extensive dental work done, but the cost
is out of the question for them. |
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