Sometime bad things happen with good people..........sometimes we don't know what we don't know......my first poodles came from a highly recommend breeder, who also is a breed show judge (Crufts).......it turned out that the "good" breeding was probably more for looks than health 😕

Don't let this spoil the relationship you have with Lu and be extra thankful that you were able to give him a loving home when you did.

 

Thank you. I'll always love and cherish Lu. I just feel immense sorrow for his relatives and any other dogs that might may suffered.

 

(P.S. No pressure to talk about it if you don't want to! I didn't mean to put you on the spot, and especially not while you're still processing. There are some real monsters hiding in plain sight in the dog world. Not to this extent, but I've seen some very questionable recommendations from even the PCA. I think also sometimes what happens is that intentions start out good, but then circumstances change and once-esteemed breeding programs quietly spiral. Financial troubles, struggles with mental health, so many things can happen that ultimately lead to the suffering and exploitation of dogs behind closed doors.)

 

I am glad someone else doesn't blindly recommend PCA breeders. There is one in the northwest United States with a VERY big reputation who had so many red flags when I was doing my research that it could just as well have been an airport runway. I cannot, in good conscience, offer the PCA as anything other than one point of gathering contacts to vet in a thorough process.

 

This is tragic for all involved. It's not the first time in PF history that a well-regarded breeder has lost their way and the dogs suffer for it as well.

I'm choosing for now to think that Ms. Maxwell has had serious physical or mental health issues take over her life and lost track rather than to intentionally neglect those dogs. It's hard to think that conditions could have been like this for any length of time without someone calling for help sooner.

Thanks to the rescue, these poodles will get the help they need and the life they deserve. I wish the same for Ms. Maxwell.

 

This is tragic for all involved. It's not the first time in PF history that a well-regarded breeder has lost their way and the dogs suffer for it as well.

I'm choosing for now to think that Ms. Maxwell has had serious physical or mental health issues take over her life and lost track rather than to intentionally neglect those dogs. It's hard to think that conditions could have been like this for any length of time without someone calling for help sooner.

Thanks to the rescue, these poodles will get the help they need and the life they deserve. I wish the same for Ms. Maxwell.

I've been thinking about this. I've heard multiple theories on how long her dogs were in this condition but no one knows for certain save her... But she's been breeding these dogs for so long and so many of them have been sweet and good natured. I truly don't think she was physically or verbally cruel to them. In other ways yes but... People may not notice if a home is filthy but they'll notice if dogs are flinching or trying to runway from their handler. I think there must have been some decline and it became too overwhelming to care for all the dog's equally. I'm still miserably sad about it all.

 

I'm so sorry this happened to you, and Lu, and the other dogs.

I understand things can go downhill pretty quickly when hoarding begins or someone's health begins to fail, and an experienced breeder seems to be able to make everything seem okay to potential buyers, and say all the right things, for far longer than they can actually keep things up.

Give Lu extra love today?

 

I understand things can go downhill pretty quickly when hoarding begins or someone's health begins to fail, and an experienced breeder seems to be able to make everything seem okay to potential buyers, and say all the right things, for far longer than they can actually keep things up.

We unfortunately see things like this all the time in rescue. I think I've talked about it before but it's never so black and white as we wish it could be. It isn't just that people are either good or bad.The majority of people have good intentions or believe they're doing well by the dogs or sometimes they know they're overwhelmed and they're too far in and too ashamed to stop. Sometimes the lie consumes them. There is immense relief sometimes for people when everything comes out in the light of day and they don't have to juggle it all anymore.

I am not at all condoning what happened at Kameo, just saying it's a sad situation all around. This is a bigger deal because of the kennel reputation, but it is happening all across the country with breeders who never had a good name to establsih themselves on int he beginning. I could drive around to amish puppy mills in southern Minnesota and find plenty of situations similar to these. I wish I could say it wasn't a thing I've seen before.

Although. On a more positive note, I will say that many of these dogs are RESILIENT and they go on to lead good happy lives. Dogs can forgive terrible livingconditions pretty easily if the humans at least spoke kindly to them and didn't physically hurt them. I have hope for these dogs.

 

Sadly, this is the end to a surprising number of previously respected kennels. Poodles are a high maintenance dog, and some elderly breeders do not recognize they have lost the ability to provide the care they once did. Additionally, hoarding is a genuine mental illness. It's bad enough when the hoarding just involves stuff. It's ghastly when it involves animals. Having been involved with the care of several older family members and close friends, knowing them in their prime and then when they were sunsetting, I can only shake my head in sorrow.

 

Focus on the fact that you saved a dog. That's a big deal.

 

This is what got me about the article:
“The defendant can get the animals back if they pay a fee — what it costs to house the animals at the Humane Society."

How can somebody be arrested for cruelty to animals and then be given them back after paying a fee?

 

This is what got me about the article:
“The defendant can get the animals back if they pay a fee — what it costs to house the animals at the Humane Society."

How can somebody be arrested for cruelty to animals and then be given them back after paying a fee?

She wouldn't get the animals back until and unless she is found not guilty, which seems unlikely.

 

Sometimes people can put up a really good facade. I don't know what the case is here. It could be a number of things I suppose. That's one reason I don't like social media too many facades.

I'm happy Lu is in your care whatever the case. 🙏

 

We also did. About a year ago. We flew from Boston to Portland for our mini male from Lori. This is absolutely shocking.

 

Welcome, John. I'm sorry these are the circumstances that have brought you to the forum. I imagine there are a lot of owners reeling right now.

How's your mini doing? I hope he's a happy, healthy boy.

 

I don't know if I've ever explicitly stated that Lu came from Lori Maxwell of Kameo Poodles. He did.

Now I feel naive and ashamed. I truly had no idea and I still don't fully understand. I've been crying for hours.

She has been arrested for felony animal neglect. I imagine there will be a court case and that will take time. Her dogs have all been taken in by the local authorities. I will attach the law enforcement's media statement on Facebook but I don't have the heart to go more in detail. I only feel it's important to provide this update as I and others have recommended her on here before. I don't know what the outcome will be.

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I can imagine how painful this must be for you.

One of my dog's (not a poodle) came from what I thought was a reputable breeder and he ended up being diagnosed with hip dysplasia.

I later found out the breeder never did the required testing of the parents and I was devastated.

I was ignorant at the time and had not educated myself as well as I should have (this was a few years ago and I've since become an armchair expert in required and recommended health testing but at the time I was clueless).

I feel for you and I especially feel for all those poodles being rescued.

 

Does anyone know how we can help the rescue effort? How can we volunteer and/or adopt?

 

The animals were all taken in by the Humane Society of Central Oregon. They're requesting donations for their care and for other dogs to be fostered in order to make room - amongst other things. I don't believe they'll be able to be adopted or fostered out until the legal proceedings have concluded.

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I just read about this today and am catching up on the news. This is so shocking. I wish I was in Oregon to be able to go offer assistance at the shelter. Can you imagine 50 ungroomed poodles? .... I wouldn't be able to help groom with a torn rotator cuff, but these dogs need a lot of love and attention. 💕

 

Has anyone heard any more about the almost 50 Kameo poodles? Such a sad state of affairs.

 

Here is what I got from the Central Oregon Humane Society:
Because this is an active legal case, the poodles are on a court-ordered hold and we don't yet know when—or if—they'll be released for adoption.

 

Looks like there is an article with an update but things aren’t settled yet. The whole thing is just soo sad.

Owner of suspected Alfalfa-area puppy mill barred from having animals; prosecutors seek forfeiture of 49 rescued dogs

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Alfalfa-area resident Lorinda Maxwell, the owner of “Kameo Poodles,” has been granted conditional release as her animal neglect case moves forward in Deschutes County Circuit Court. At prosecutors' request, Deschutes County Circuit Judge Randy Miller added a condition to...

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Not letting 49 animals be adopted is sad, but I understand the possible legality. I hope they are at least put into temporary foster homes so they are not just becoming unsocialized kennel dogs.

 

They were looking for temporary fosters.

 

They will need to be neutered first also.

 

Here is what I got from the Central Oregon Humane Society:
Because this is an active legal case, the poodles are on a court-ordered hold and we don't yet know when—or if—they'll be released for adoption.

Not letting 49 animals be adopted is sad, but I understand the possible legality. I hope they are at least put into temporary foster homes so they are not just becoming unsocialized kennel dogs.

If the owner hasn't formally surrendered them, or a court hasn't officially awarded ownership of the dogs to the humane society, they are still legally considered her dogs. Even if they are surrendered or awarded to the humane society, they might still be considered evidence, and as such can't be adopted out until the case is closed.

 

This is the notice on the HSCO (Humane Society of Oregon) website today:

"Kennels Over Capacity
HSCO is caring for 46 poodles rescued from neglect. Because they are part of an ongoing court case, they are not available for adoption and the timeline is unknown. The best way to help is by adopting or fostering a pet who’s ready for a home today. If adoption isn’t possible, a donation will provide the food, medical care, and supplies every animal urgently needs."