85 dogs, 11 horses surrendered in suspected puppy mill
By The BriefBrief
More than 80 dogs and 11 horses were surrendered from a home in Groveland after a complaint about poor living conditions at a property believed to be a puppy mill. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Animal Enforcement responded to the Sharon Road home on Aug. 17 around 11:30 a.m.
WHO:Lake County Sheriff’s Office Animal Enforcement; deputies; residents who surrendered the animals
WHAT:Authorities responded to a complaint and more than 80 dogs and 11 horses were surrendered from a home believed to be operating as a puppy mill.
WHEN:Aug 17, 2026
WHERE:Sharon Road, Groveland, Florida
WHY:The response followed a complaint about poor living conditions at the home believed to be a puppy mill.
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