Georgia puppy mill operator arrested after more than 700 dogs were found housed in tiny crates stacked one on top of the other
A 58-year-old Georgia man, Reason Craig Gray, has been arrested after it was found that he had left almost 700 dogs, most of which were puppies, under inhumane conditions. According to the local police, the man who hails from Nashville and runs a licensed pet breeding business, was charged with cruel treatment against animals and was jailed for obstruction. Gray, who operates a massive kennel called "Georgia Puppies" in his home, was handcuffed a week after the Georgia Department of Agriculture completed an inspection of his business and notified the Berrien County Sheriff's Office.
A statement given out by the Sheriff's Office stated, 'he admitted he brought more puppies back to the Barney Parker Road Property. Investigators with the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office immediately obtained a search warrant for Gray’s business known as “Georgia Puppies” and executed it with Berrien County Animal Control on standby.' It was also mentioned in the statement, that according to Sheriff Paulk, "During the search, an additional 85 dogs were taken into rescue by our animal control, and other rescue agencies.” The statement notified, "It is believed that Reason Craig Gray had moved these dogs (most being young puppies) out sometime during the voluntary surrender of the 630 plus dogs last week and brought them back to the property a day or two later."