dogswheatlandJamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — Some of the dogs rescued recently from an apparent puppy mill in Wheatland, North Dakota, on July 10, 2013 are now available for adoption.

Many of the dogs seized by the Cass County sheriff’s deputies, were neglected and undernourished, and others had fur matted so badly that they couldn’t move.

Their former owner, 51 year old Darcy Smith, of Wheatland, waived his rights to regain custody of the dogs during a court hearing last week, which allowed them to be legally adopted by others interested.

The Wheatland dogs have been distributed to rescue organizations, led by “4 Luv of Dog Rescue,” in Fargo.

Also Prairie Paws Rescue of Jamestown has taken nine of the dogs, and four of them are likely to be ready for adoption as soon as they are spayed or neutered.

It’s expected the remaining five dogs will take longer to put up for adoption, still being scared and shy, based on their previous experience.

Foster families are also wanted for the dogs.

Anyone fostering or adopting them, is required to have a fence, and the dogs need to be leash-trained, or housebroken.

Meanwhile Prairie Paws Rescue has 18 other dogs in need of homes, and seven kittens.

For more information on fostering, adopting or becoming a “Wheatland Dog Buddy,” on line visit

www.prairiepawsrescue.com

E- Mail prairiepawsrescue@hotmail.com or call 320-4553.