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02-19-2009, 07:58 AM | #1 |
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| Approximately 300 Dogs Rescued from N.C. Puppy Mill Approximately 300 Dogs Rescued from N.C. Puppy Mill Approximately 300 Dogs Rescued from N.C. Puppy Mill | The Humane Society of the United States video available at this link February 6, 2009 Approximately 300 dogs were rescued today in an early-morning raid at a Wayne County puppy mill. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) partnered with Wayne County Animal Control to bring an end to the suffering of these neglected animals. "This rescue mission is the culmination of a year-long investigation into Thornton's Kennels," said Justin Scally, director of the Department of Animal Control for Wayne County. "I can finally rest easy knowing that these animals are no longer living in constant confinement." "These animals were denied basic veterinary care and socialization. This terrible cruelty could have been avoided if North Carolina had laws addressing the worst abuses in puppy mills," said Amanda Arrington, North Carolina state director for The HSUS. "We are calling on state lawmakers to crack down on puppy mill cruelty by mandating licenses and inspection for large-scale breeders." A Gruesome Scene When rescuers arrived at the property they were greeted by a gruesome scene. The dogs, mainly Lhasa Apsos, Shih-Tzus and Chihuahuas, were suffering from serious medical ailments and housed in filthy conditions. Many of the dogs were emaciated, had untreated lacerations, severely matted fur and serious skin and eye infections. They were being housed in unheated cages inside unventilated barns and outhouses. It was obvious that many of these animals had never known life outside their wire cages. Lending a Hand The HSUS and Wayne County Animal Control were joined on this operation by volunteers from United Animal Nations, who are overseeing the temporary shelter of the rescued animals. Much-needed supplies are being provided by PetSmart Charities®, which sent its Emergency Relief Waggin' Vehicle® full of donated goods such as wire crates, dog food and medical supplies. The HSUS put together a response team of nearly 20 staff and volunteers within days of receiving the call for help from Wayne County Animal Control. The HSUS's specially designed animal transport vehicle was used to comfortably carry all of the animals to an emergency shelter. Sad Start, Bright Future Puppy mills are commercial dog breeding operations that mass produce puppies in factory style settings for sale at pet stores, directly to unsuspecting customers, and over the Internet. Rescuers are working swiftly to remove all of the animals and transport them to a nearby emergency shelter set up by The HSUS and UAN. Once at the shelter the dogs are being checked by a team of veterinarians and given any necessary immediate medical care. They will remain in the custody of Wayne County Animal Control pending final custody decisions. "These dogs have may need extensive rehabilitation, but they are already beginning to warm up to their temporary caretakers. I believe they are on their way to leading new lives as loving family pets," said Janell Matthies, UAN emergency services manager. Want to Help? Residents of North Carolina interested in taking action for animals can sign up for the upcoming Humane Lobby Day, which The HSUS will host on Feb. 12 in Raleigh. Local advocates will gather at the Capitol to lobby for animal welfare legislation.
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02-19-2009, 08:35 AM | #2 |
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| Some of these rescues available in TAMPA, Fla. Dogs Rescued From Puppy Mill Available At SPCA Tampa Bay - News- msnbc.com Dogs Rescued From Puppy Mill Available At SPCA Tampa Bay By TBO.com Tampa Bay Online updated 9:47 a.m. CT, Wed., Feb. 18, 2009 TAMPA - The first 10 from a group of dogs rescued from a North Carolina puppy mill this month are going up for adoption today at the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Tampa Bay. The poodles and Pomeranians won't be heading out any time soon. Rather, prospective owners are invited to fill out adoption paperwork, according to the SPCA Tampa Bay's Web site. The shelter, at 9099 130th Ave. N. in Largo, opens at 11 a.m.
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02-19-2009, 08:38 AM | #3 |
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| And others available in Maryland Puppy Mill Bust Brings Battered Dogs to Rockville - News- msnbc.com Puppy Mill Bust Brings Battered Dogs to Rockville By Ashley E. Brown NBCWashington.com updated 6:45 p.m. CT, Tues., Feb. 17, 2009 ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Dozens of dogs and puppies saved from deplorable conditions during a puppy mill bust in North Carolina have now arrived in the Washington area. Animal Control officials took nearly 300 dogs in the bust earlier this week. Investigators said they spent a year building a case to seize the dogs from a property in Wayne County, N.C. The breeder is accused of trying to maximize the amount of puppies born, while minimizing the amount of care they received in order to increase profits. Some of the dogs may have never seen the light of day before their rescue. Vets said it could take months to nurse them back to good health. Fifteen of the dogs were taken to the Montgomery County Humane Society. "It's heartbreaking," said Cris Bombaugh. "But we have a wonderful team of volunteers and staff who have pulled together quickly ... [to] help these poor animals." Most of these dogs are expected to survive. It will take weeks for the dogs to be groomed and evaluated for diseases and other health problems, according to vets. It may take months before any of them are ready for adoption. More Information: Montgomery County Humane Society
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02-20-2009, 12:38 PM | #4 |
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| Update today - Potential new owners vie for rescued dogs from alleged puppy mill Potential new owners vie for rescued dogs from alleged puppy mill Humane Society shelter in Rockville hopes to have all 12 placed in homes by next week by Melissa J. Brachfeld | Staff Writer Dogs and puppies rescued earlier this month from an alleged puppy mill are on their way to finding new homes. The animals jumped up and down and barked excitedly as about a dozen potential new owners looked them over Thursday afternoon at a Montgomery County Humane Society shelter in Rockville. Stevie Hightman stroked Gwen, a 3-year-old cocker spaniel-poodle mix, under her furry brown chin as she considered whether the dog would make a good addition to her family. "She's a doll," the Boyds resident said. "She's obviously been through a lot, but she's so adorable." Gwen is one of 12 dogs and puppies available for adoption through the Humane Society. The dogs were among the 283 rescued Feb. 6 from Thornton's Kennels, an alleged puppy mill in Mount Olive, N.C., following a year-long investigation by Wayne County Animal Control Services and the Humane Society of the United States, said B.J. Altschul, a spokeswoman for the Montgomery County Humane Society. Of the 15 dogs the county Humane Society took in, three were transferred to a veterinarian clinic in Pennsylvania, which has made adoption arrangements, she said. The owner of Thornton's Kennels surrendered custody of all of the dogs to Wayne County, N.C., which then transferred ownership of the animals to the Humane Society of the United States, Altschul said. The kennels' Web site has been down for more than a week and a telephone number listed as belonging to the owner of the kennels, Virginia Thornton, is disconnected. Wayne County Animal Control Services Director Justin Scally said earlier this week that all of the agency's evidence against Thornton's Kennels had been turned over to Wayne County District Attorney Branny Vickory to make the decision on whether to press charges. Vickory did not immediately return phone calls seeking comment. Robert Henne, manager of the shelter, said his staff received a "couple dozen" phone calls about adopting the dogs. "The dogs are doing pretty well and getting used to human touch," he said, adding they "are getting a lot of one-on-one attention." Aside from some dental problems, Henne said, the dogs should be just fine. Henne said he hopes to have all of the dogs in their new homes by the end of next week. Derwood resident Gay Scheifele said it was love at first sight when she saw Nana, a white poodle. But Alyson Byron, a shelter employee, said she has some stiff competition. "Nana is very popular," she said. "A lot of people have wanted to see her." Scheifele said she already felt bonded to the dog and would take her chances. "She is just so sweet," she said as she stroked Nana's white fur. "Look at her. I think this is my dog."
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02-22-2009, 02:25 PM | #5 |
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| does anyone know if there are anymore more left in NC and where i can find them. I live 30 minutes away from where this went down and have found no information telling me where they were relocated and if and how i can adopt one. |
02-22-2009, 02:54 PM | #6 |
Luv my 7 Furkids Donating Member | Oh my lord, how can anyone treat an animal like this? We as a society need to yell as loud as we can to shut these mills down and cast the most severe punishment fitting the crime. Fines, and probation arent enough for these scumbags. |
02-27-2009, 09:34 PM | #7 |
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| UPDATE - Animal rescue groups prepare for adoptions Animal rescue groups prepare for adoptions News 14 | 24 Hour Local News | Triangle | Animal rescue groups prepare for adoptions video available online & if scroll to bottom of page previous video on these babies also online links to rescues that are helping place the dogs WAKE COUNTY, N.C. – It's been three weeks since animal control officers rescued nearly 300 dogs from an alleged puppy mill in Wayne County. Rescue groups from all over the eastern United States, including several here in North Carolina, now have custody of the dogs and are getting them ready for adoption. Jo Priestley’s family grew by one on Friday. She adopted a yorkie from the SPCA of Wake County that she named Sampson. “He's just a really cute, cuddly, loving dog and these are the best kind because they're so thankful,” she said. “He was just lovable from the very beginning. We played a little bit. I sat on the floor with him and when he was done playing, he just curled up in my lap.” Friday evening, Sampson was still curled up in Priestley’s lap, this time in his new Youngsville home. But he hasn't always lived in the lap of luxury. Sampson was one of nearly 300 dogs animal control officers said were neglected at a puppy mill in Wayne County. Many of them were covered in feces and needed medial attention when they were rescued. Animal experts said because of the conditions the dogs lived in, they now need extra attention. “He does need to have his teeth cleaned,” Priestley said. After leaving the SPCA Friday afternoon, she took Sampson to the Vet for a physical. “They gave me some medication for his ears because they said he has a yeast infection and he was itching,” she said. “Sometime you really can't tell if he has ear mites, but the medication they gave him will take care of the ear mites.” “It was just sad,” she added. “Some of these dogs had never seen daylight.” Sampson is the only puppy mill dog that has been adopted out from the SPCA of Wake County. The other dogs are mothers still nursing their young puppies, and being socialized for human interaction. “You could tell these puppy mill dogs were not used to interacting with people,” Mondy Lamb, a spokesperson for the SPCA of Wake County, said. “One important thing that SPCA foster care volunteers did for these puppies is provide them with socialization, with a routine of being fed by people, a lot of hands-on care to get these animals ready for adoption.” Sampson was a quick learner, and he’s now ready to finally live the good life. “He'll be very well loved,” Priestley said with a warm smile. Lamb said the SPCA of Wake County has received adoption applications for all of the puppy mill dogs. Friday night, Tir Na Nog Irish Pub held a fundraiser to benefit Pawfect Match, an animal rescue group based in Holly Springs that also has some of the rescued puppy mill dogs. Both groups said donations and volunteers are essential for them to be able to care for animals in need. They also have plenty of others who need good homes as well.
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03-13-2009, 11:51 AM | #8 |
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| Puppy Mill Bust Creates Frenzy at Local Shelter Puppy Mill Bust Creates Frenzy at Local Shelter: People come in droves to adopt dogs rescued from puppy mills; While some hope to help, others are just looking for a good deal. But in Florida, potential adopters learn these rescued dogs will need extra tender, loving care. Puppy Mill Bust Creates Frenzy at Local Shelter -- ZooToo Pet News video available online By John McQuiston March 13, 2009 LARGO, Fla. -- Traffic jams are rare on 130th Avenue in this city near St. Petersburg, but this morning, cars are stopped. Some have waited for nearly four hours. The obstacle ahead is not an auto accident -- it's a locked gate. At 11 a.m., it opens, and the traffic slowly streams through the entrance of SPCA Tampa Bay. Why? "Puppy mill dogs," Syeeta Robinson, of Largo, explained to the dozens of people lined up at the shelter's front door, for the chance to adopt 10 dogs rescued from a North Carolina puppy mill in February. "We want to see them." It rarely fails that dogs rescued from puppy mills go from obscurity in squalid conditions to near-celebrities after TV news broadcasts and newspaper articles highlight their plight. Shelter workers worry that those media mentions rarely go into detail about the dogs' conditions and the challenges they are bound to face in the future. "Some of these pets are going to have some extreme medical bills in the future," said Connie Brooks, SPCA Tampa Bay's operations director. Brooks contributed to the puppy mill's Feb. 10 raid, in which SPCA Tampa Bay workers helped rescue almost 300 dogs from an inhumane commercial kennel in North Carolina. They brought 74 rescues back here to treat and put up for adoption. The dogs range in age from four months to 12 years and include purebred Poodles, Chihuahuas, Pekingese and Pomeranians. The shelter made 10 available for adoption at a time, given the number of dogs it had to clean, treat and spay or neuter. SPCA warns on its Web site that most of the dogs are seriously ill and emaciated with "lacerations, severely matted fur and serious skin and eye infections." Puppy mills are factory-like breeding operations, where dogs may stay confined in cages for years as they produce litter after litter of puppies later sold in pet stores, through classified ads and over the Internet. "These pets may never have been outside of cage in their lifetimes," Brooks said. Two years ago, Brooks adopted a long-haired Chihuahua that had spent its first 10 years in an Arkansas puppy mill. "She was in the cage with another male," Brooks said. "All they did was breed." Brooks named her Ladybug. House training took more than a year and she still has accidents. For a year, Ladybug sat in the corner, unused to so much space and afraid to approach anyone. Ladybug has grown out of her shyness and Brooks believes many puppy mill rescues can hold fairly normal lives. But she's not surprised that some of the dogs that go home with people once excited to adopt them eventually return. "Some people just don't have the time, energy or commitment," Brooks said. Other puppy mill pet owners are not deterred. "They're cheaper," said Jacques Groleau, whose wife hoped to adopt a Maltese. The $150 adoption fee is a bargain compared with the $2,000 or more price tag these dogs might have had in a commercial store. Robinson also wanted one of the purebred poodles for herself. Brooks says she believes that people adopting these dogs have good intentions, but says that demand for certain breeds encourages people to create a supply. "If people wouldn't care what their dog was, puppy mills wouldn't exist," Brooks said. Some waiting to adopt seemed not to understand what puppy mills are or why they might be a problem. Byron Fulton of Seminole, Fla. said he had no opinion about the issue. "Somebody's got to breed them, I guess," he said. Bob Beckley of Madeira Beach, Fla. said he knows people who operate puppy mills. "Some of them are good some of them are not," he said. Puppy mill rescues and adoptions give shelters a chance to educate people, according to Patrick Kwan, New York State Director of the Humane Society of the United States. "These animals actually become ambassadors and really put a face on the issue," Kwan said. He says many people don't realize that the puppies in their local pet store often come from puppy mills, or what terrible conditions those dogs have had to endure. Brooks' immediate concern is making sure that the dogs here go to good homes. She says that the screening process is no more rigorous for people wanting to adopt rescued puppy mill dogs than for any other dog. But there is much more counseling involved. "We really don't want pets to leave the shelter with people not understanding what they have ahead of them," Brooks said. 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03-22-2009, 06:20 AM | #9 |
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| Dogs on the mend Dogs on the mend Goldsboro News-Argus | News: Dogs on the mend picture of Lily, the Yorkshire online By Catharin Shepard Published in News on March 22, 2009 2:00 AM Rain drizzled from a gray sky, but a crackling fire chased away the chill in Kitty McBride's Raleigh townhome as she curled on a couch with her three dogs. It would be hard to guess that the little pack snuggled in front of the fireplace all had very different beginnings. Roxie, a 9-year-old Chihuahua, was rescued from a flea market. Doc, a 5-year-old Pomeran-ian, came from a responsible breeder. And their newest sister, a 5-year-old Yorkshire terrier named Lily, was seized from her original owner in the largest puppy mill raid in North Carolina history. Lily is one of the nearly 300 dogs taken from Thornton Kennels in February, but today her slightly dingy fur is the only outward sign the small dog ever lived anywhere but the lap of luxury. And even that will be gone within the week, once the incision from her spay surgery heals and the vet clears her for a thorough grooming. The Yorkie is among the very first of the dogs from the Wayne County puppy mill to find a "forever home," and although she is settling in well, her behavior sets her apart from her new brother and sister. Simple things that other dogs take for granted are completely new to Lily, as Ms. McBride discovered when she gave the Yorkie her very first dog toy. "She was a little confused," Ms. McBride said. "She hasn't been a real big player, but I would guess that's something that will come with time." Getting treats and playing tug-of-war are still new, too, and Lily never begs for table scraps, her owner said. And while Lily is good with children, it's more of an expression of her personality than from any sort of socialization or training. "I don't know that she had ever seen a child before," Ms. McBride said. "My granddaughter loves her." While Ms. McBride is learning a lot about her new dog's personality quirks, some of them are unhappy reminders of Lily's origins. She was not housetrained when she came home, as the dogs at Thornton Kennels were likely kept caged all the time. "The potty training was an issue. She didn't know that in the beginning," Ms. McBride said. And although Doc and Roxie are crate-trained, Lily gets the run of the family room while Ms. McBride is at work. The Yorkie doesn't like being alone, and is terrified of being in a cage. "I can't put her in a kennel, she absolutely freaks out. I was afraid she would hurt herself," Ms. McBride said. Although the first dogs are slowly being placed up for adoption by various agencies, the fallout continues from the raid and subsequent out-of-court settlement that turned the dogs over to the Humane Society of the United States. Even before the dogs were surrendered to the HSUS, rumors were flying about the possibility of a second kennel in another location, one allegedly operated by Virginia Thornton's daughter. Wayne County animal control officials have no jurisdiction beyond the county line, and could not investigate. But Sampson County's animal control personnel could -- and did. They were aware of the kennel known as "Kay's Pets," owned and operated by Ms. Thornton's daughter, and they had known about it for a long time, said Susan Holder, director of Sampson County animal control. "We have monitored that situation for years," Mrs. Holder said. However, when officers visited the site just a few weeks after the raid at Thornton Kennels, they were in for a surprise. The cages were empty. "The person decided to get rid of all the animals," Mrs. Holder said, but she isn't sure what happened to the dogs, although it's possible the owner gave them away. "I could not tell you," she said. The only animals left on the property are the five dogs owned personally by the kennel owner, and animal control officers report they are in good health. "From what I can tell, the situation there was not as bad as that of Thornton Kennels," Mrs. Holder said. Kay's Pets and Thornton Kennels did not sell puppies to pet stores, so Department of Agriculture laws did not apply to their operations. North Carolina does not currently have specific laws against puppy mills, but after seeing firsthand the condition of the dogs taken from Thornton Kennels, Sen. Don Davis, D-Greene, and Rep. Efton Saeger, R-Wayne, are spearheading legislation that will make it difficult for puppy mills to operate in North Carolina. The bill proposes to limit the number of producing females a dog breeder may have, and allow for random inspections of kennels with more than 20 female dogs used for breeding. Since the raid, Wayne County Animal Control Director Justin Scally has been to Raleigh to speak with Davis, Saeger, HSUS officials and others to discuss the need for such legislation. "We feel we need to do what's best for the animals. We hope we can prevent it from happening again," he said. Although no charges have been filed against Mrs. Thornton, Wayne County officials are still examining the evidence. "We're still working with the district attorney. There are hundreds of pages of medical records," Scally said. Meanwhile, with each passing week, the dogs seized from Thornton Kennels continue to learn about life outside of a cage and come closer to being adopted. Among those still in Wake County SPCA foster homes is Ronstadt, the last puppy Lily -- formerly known as Linda -- will ever have. "I was worried at first she might miss her baby, but she seems fine," Ms. McBride said. None of the dogs will ever be used for breeding again, said Hope Hancock, executive director of the Wake County SPCA. "They're getting their shots. They're being spayed and neutered," she said. Although many people have contacted the SPCA to get details about the eight dogs that are still in their care, Mrs. Hancock couldn't put an exact date on when they might be available for adoption. "That varies from dog to dog. We need to give them some time," she said. There was such an overwhelming response from Wake County citizens, the group started a waiting list of people interesting in adopting one of the dogs taken from Thornton Kennels. Although none of the dogs at the Wake County SPCA have any serious health concerns, many of the others have eye, skin and dental problems that are still being treated. And because they lived in cages with little human interaction, all of the dogs are undergoing behavior modification and socialization training in their foster homes, Mrs. Hancock said. Like Lily, many might still have minor behavioral issues that can only be resolved with patience and time, if they are ever resolved at all. While the dogs are safe and well-cared-for in shelters and foster homes throughout the Southeast, only time will tell if they will be able to live a fully normal canine life. "It just breaks my heart to hear about it, because she's so sweet," Ms. McBride said.
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