Donations pouring in for rescued dogs at DeSoto shelter

DESOTO COUNTY, Fla.- Donations continue to pour in for the dozens of Great Danes and other dogs rescued earlier this week from a puppy mill.

More than 6,000 pounds of dog food and close to $2,000 in gift cards were donated to DeSoto County Animal Control.

Authorities say the dogs were found in such deplorable conditions in Arcadia, the owner of the kennel, Debora Rivera, was arrested.

A wish list on Amazon was set up to help get the dogs back to good health.

Animal control says the dogs still have their health problems but they are eating better and putting on weight.

Click here if you’d like to help.

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