In May 2025, police in Mesquite, Nevada, seized 114 dogs from an RV after complaints about violations of local animal welfare laws. The owner, Giustino Laudando, was arrested on animal cruelty charges. According to sources, he faces 8 felony and 36 misdemeanor counts (or 8 criminal and 36 administrative counts, per other reports).
The animal shelter received over $30,000 in donations from the community for the treatment and care of the rescued dogs.