Clark County suspends kennel license after dead dogs found in freezers

LAS VEGAS, Nevada (FOX5) – Clark County has suspended a Valley breeding license after animal control officers found multiple animals living in filthy conditions.

It’s getting worse – evidence shows that officers even recovered the bodies of two dogs from two freezers. Veterinarians say they both died from neglect or abuse.

FOX5 Investigates obtained photos of the animal control raid on A VIP Kennel at Warm Springs and I-15 last August only after filing a Freedom of Information Act request.

The evidence photo shows the conditions in which the animal medicines were stored.(Courtesy: CCAC)

The photos show dogs in cages whose doors are so dirty it is difficult to see inside. They also show multiple puppies in one enclosed area surrounded by feces and urine, and several unclean refrigerators containing animal medicines and perishable food.

Photo evidence shows the door windows are too dirty to see.(Courtesy: CCAC)

We will not show photos of the most surprising discovery: officers pulled a three-year-old French bulldog of approximately the same breeding age from a pair of freezers.

Reports indicate that both dogs belonged to the kennel’s owner, Kurt Williams. The same veterinarian reports indicate that the bulldog died from symptoms of heatstroke. A ball the size of a tennis ball led to Chow’s eventual death.

The kennel remains open because owner Williams has not been convicted of criminal misconduct.

Williams declined to discuss the matter with FOX5 Investigates’ Andryanna Sheppard. This remains under investigation.

We’ve learned that Clark County suspended the farm’s license just days after FOX5 asked about its status. However, this does not mean that you should turn it off. The kennel may remain open until the county revokes its license – it’s unclear how long this review process might take.

Williams has upcoming court dates – we will follow the proceedings.

We now realize that this story takes place at a time when many pet parents are planning to go on vacation. That’s why we’ve developed some tips on how to keep your dog or cat safe, healthy and happy during separation.

“We’ve had him for about two weeks, he’s a miniature pinscher, he loves coming to the dog park, playing with other dogs, running, he has a lot of energy so we love taking him here. It’s very close to where we live.”

Michael Batogower and Leal Silverstone recently had a little Grandma. They were hoping to take their new fur baby home to Florida to meet family for Thanksgiving, but Batgower tells us that won’t work out.

“He’s not old enough yet, so right now we’re trying to figure out how to get him if we’re going to Thanksgiving where we have the greatest opportunity.”

Boarding is not an option for a puppy as small as Babka, but it is a good choice for many families who cannot take their pets with them when traveling.

Valley Veterinarian, Dr. David Espinoza urges you to do your homework – check websites, look for reviews and get recommendations from friends and neighbors.

“Many times you need to call ahead, talk to the person at the front, read the guidelines and requirements. It is always a good idea to contact your veterinarian and discuss specific questions and details before starting treatment. boarding planning.”

Espinosa encourages you to find out for yourself where your dog or cat will be. You can even try running a test.

“Before you go there, it’s always good to meet people behind the scenes, walk around the guide, even sometimes you can do something like an exhibition in a kindergarten, take them for a whole day, see how they like it, and that’s always a good idea, before you enter.

Dr. Espinoza says your pet’s health should be your top priority AND for those who care for them.

“In breeding it is very important to exclude infectious diseases, exposure and general quality of life, and in boarding houses the issues of keeping vaccination protocols and stool monitoring up to date are very important to me, things to make sure that they do not go there and take things that they bring to home.

The American Kennel Club urges you to find out whether the kennel has scheduled feeding and play times – whether it selects play groups by breed size – and whether it offers training for younger puppies.

Your doctor warns not to forget that older dogs require special care, especially when it comes to prescription medications.

“You definitely want trained staff to be able to handle these medications and make sure their pet is cared for,” Espinosa says.

For pet parents who tend to worry, he recommends an increasingly popular function.

“With today’s technology, the gold standard for onboarding is being able to watch them through cameras and videos and just get feedback on how they’re doing, how they’re feeling, and even eating on time.”

As for our new friend Bobka, she will spend her first Thanksgiving here at home in the Valley.

“He’s so young that we don’t really want to put him in someone else’s care. We just got him, he’s not potty trained, so it’s hard to tell someone that he needs to be taken out every hour on the hour,” says Silverstone.

While other Valley families can rest easy knowing that their furry members are well cared for.

The AKC recommends packing some items for your pet, including a favorite toy, blanket, food and some recently groomed clothing. Dogs find this scent soothing.

If your pet seems tired from playing when you pick him up, he had a good stay.

More positive signs – they seem attached to their caregiver, there are no bruises or scratches, and their paws are clean and free of dirt and feces.