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Over 100 Dogs Rescued from Crammed RV in Mesquite; Suspects Face Animal Cruelty Charges

21.05.2026 22:06 1 min 3 sources РУС
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Over 100 Dogs Rescued from Crammed RV in Mesquite; Suspects Face Animal Cruelty Charges
Original source: Nevada Globe

In Brief

Police and animal control in Mesquite, Nevada, seized 114 dogs from an RV. The owner and an accomplice face over 100 charges including animal cruelty. The shelter is overwhelmed and seeking donations.

In Mesquite, Nevada, authorities seized 114 dogs from a single RV where they were kept in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions. The operation followed months of neighbor complaints. According to sources, 77 animals were initially found, with another 30 discovered later, including newborn puppies. Some dogs were pregnant or in urgent need of medical care.

The owner, Giustino Laudando, had been arrested twice before for animal ordinance violations, was evicted from his home, and had been hiding in the desert with the dogs. He and an accomplice face more than 100 charges, including animal cruelty.

The Mesquite animal shelter is overwhelmed and is accepting donations to help the dogs, including for medical treatment and spaying/neutering.

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