Missouri AG sues, shuts down Noel dog breeder
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has filed a lawsuit and shut down a dog breeder in McDonald County after over 20 dogs were rescued and several were found dead last month.
In the suit, Schmitt says that Andre Damrill, of Magic Puppies in Noel, repeatedly violated the Animal Care Facilities Act. It claims that Damrill refused inspections by Department of Agriculture officials.
“The vast majority of Missouri’s breeders comply with the Animal Care Facilities Act and obtain the proper licensure. For the breeders who don’t comply with the law and operate substandard or non-compliant facilities, my Office is ready, willing, and able to take action to shut those breeders down. This case is particularly egregious, and my office stands ready to aid in any criminal prosecutions as well,” said Attorney General Schmitt. “I’m proud to continue to work with the Department of Agriculture to root out these substandard breeders and hold them accountable.