283 - In February of this year, the Humane Society reported "After intense planning and days of around-the clock work all 283 dogs rescued from Thornton's Kennels in Mount Olive, N.C. are resting comfortably and ready to begin their lives anew in loving homes. The property owner has surrendered custody of all 283 dogs to Wayne County, which then transferred ownership of the dogs to The Humane Society of the United States"
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