Experts and animal enthusiasts speculate the reason that Wisconsin has a surplus of rescues is because - generally speaking - attitudes towards pets are different here. But there are other reasons, too.
A Wisconsin man facing animal mistreatment charges accepted a plea deal for lesser charges after Washington County deputies seized nearly 50 puppies from his possession.
Colton Brooder, 34, of Hubertus faces multiple charges after nearly 50 puppies were seized in Richfield. The good news here is that all found new, loving homes after this ordeal – adopted out days after they arrived in Wisconsin, many in an open pickup truck bed.