USDA finds malnourished, diseased dogs at pet food testing facility in Alabama

Investigators found malnourished and diseased dogs at an animal testing facility in Alabama, prompting the federal government to issue dozens of citations in recent years. And now state police are also investigating Blue Ridge Kennel, a laboratory that conducts research for the pet food industry at a facility north of Montgomery in Wetumpka. The U.S. Department of Agriculture cited Blue Ridge for violations of the Animal Welfare Act, mostly for “failing to use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of its dogs,” agency records state. In 2023, the USDA issued 26 citations and leveled $80,000 in fines against Blue Ridge, according to the agency’s inspection reports. Visit AL.com to read more. Reporting by Savannah Tryens-Fernandes. Produced by Amanda Khorramabadi.

[@cindyhart3351]

Shut this place down immediately please!

[@carebear1143]

WTF?! SHUT IT DOWN.

[@bistro985]

This is sooo sad!!! 😡😡😡

[@lisaboroughs1438]

Why are they still open?!?!?!

[@Raquel-ry5ry]

Shut Blue Ridge lab down!

[@bellam6511]

OH MY GOSH... GOD PLEASE SHUT THIS PLACE DOWN... GOD PLEASE HELP THESE AMAZING BABIES...FIND LOVING HOMES...& for them to be all ok..Amen

[@Voodoofoxx]

Wtf

[@kennethsmith6848]

Why are they still open? Obviously money isn't enough punishment.😡😡😡

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@lepbuddy4340]

Can the author of the article explain how to get this facility closed down?

[@My2CentsYall]

I believe it Alabama!