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77 dogs seized from RV in Mesquite animal cruelty case

19.05.2026 10:08 4 min 9 sources
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77 dogs seized from RV in Mesquite animal cruelty case
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Police in Mesquite, Nevada, seized 77 dogs from an RV. Owner Giustino Laudando had been repeatedly fined and arrested. One dog gave birth to four puppies, raising the total to 81. The shelter is seeking donations.

Police and animal control in Mesquite, Nevada, seized 77 dogs from an RV during an animal cruelty investigation. The incident occurred on May 15, 2026, according to some sources, or May 18–19. The animals were found in cramped and unsanitary conditions.

Owner Giustino Laudando had been repeatedly fined and arrested twice for violating city animal ordinances. After being evicted, he lived on Bureau of Land Management land outside the city. Upon returning to Mesquite, he was stopped again, and the dogs were seized during an inspection.

Many dogs require intensive medical treatment; several were pregnant. One dog gave birth to four puppies, bringing the total number of animals in care to 81. The animal shelter is facing resource shortages and is accepting donations.

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