An Englewood animal shelter that made headlines after it euthanized 12 puppies following rabies exposure has had their license suspended by the state.

Police on Friday served Moms and Mutts: Colorado Rescue for Pregnant and Nursing Dogs Inc. (MAMCO) with the suspension order.

In December, the shelter had voluntarily entered into an agreement with the Colorado Department of Agriculture that placed their license on an 18-month probation after multiple violations of the Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act.

MAMCO was ordered to pay fines and could not have any further violations or failed inspections.

The shelter was notified on Feb. 13 that they had failed two further inspections and that their license was being suspended. They were ordered to immediately surrender all dogs in their care to other shelters or rescue organizations.

“Based on the findings of the recent inspections, [the Colorado Department of Agriculture] believes there is an imminent threat to the health and safety of Colorado dogs and their owners,” a release from the department says.

According to the summary suspension filed by the Department of Agriculture, the shelter imported a litter of puppies from Texas that were infected with hookworm on Dec. 7 and failed to isolate them, increasing the risk of cross contamination. Hookworm is an intestinal parasite that can be passed from animal to animal.

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