Rescuing and finding organizations to take the animals has been ongoing since permission was given for rescuers to enter the compound. Dozens of dogs remain on the property yet, although rescuers are going daily to provide food, water and care.
Carson luckily has had two weeks of respite and care at the Greyhound Adoption Center. He loves to be with people! We'll keep you updated on his progress.
UPDATE: All the dogs were rescued from this situation. The women were sentenced on July 8, 2009, at the Bakersfield Courthouse in Kern County. According to news reports, both were given five years probation, fined and prohibitions against owning or being in possession of animals or operating a "rescue" shelter. Bemis was sentenced to one year in jail, with 91 days credit. She was released from jail in October 2009, to a transitional program. Trapani was sentenced to 90 days in jail, with 85 days credit. In a separate case against Bemis from 2006 in San Bernardino County, a plea bargain was agreed to in April 2010, resulting in probation and mental health treatment.
Carson, not surprisingly, has a few issues -- particularly getting along with other male dogs. He LOVES his people, though, and likes to play and rub against you, making odd little noises. He is "turned out" with a group of girl dogs at our center, and would do well as an only dog or with a carefully matched dog companion. He needs a dog knowledgeable adopter. He's still waiting for the right home.