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77 dogs seized from RV in Mesquite; owner fined, shelter overwhelmed

19.05.2026 05:21 5 min 10 sources РУС
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77 dogs seized from RV in Mesquite; owner fined, shelter overwhelmed
Original source: KSNV

In Brief

Mesquite police (Nevada/Texas) seized 77 dogs from an RV. Owner Justino Laudando was fined; many dogs need medical care, one gave birth to four puppies, raising total to 81.

Mesquite police (according to some sources in Nevada, others in Texas) seized 77 dogs from an RV during an animal welfare investigation. The incident occurred between May 15 and 19, 2026.

The owner, Justino 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. On May 15, upon returning to Mesquite, he was stopped again, and a search of the RV led to the seizure of 77 dogs. Many animals were in poor condition and required intensive medical treatment; several were pregnant. By May 18, one dog gave birth to four puppies, bringing the total number of animals under care to 81.

The animal shelter is facing resource shortages and is accepting donations.

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