Springers Rescued from Puppy Mill to Find New Homes in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa
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Posted: March 9, 2009 08:35 AM
Eau Claire (Press Release) - Nine English Springer Spaniels rescued from an intentional fire set by a puppy mill breeder will find new homes in the Upper Midwest, thanks to the efforts of English Springer Rescue America, a national breed rescue organization.
The group is transporting six Springers to Wisconsin, two to Minnesota and one to Iowa this weekend. They will go initially to foster homes, then be put up for adoption at our rescue website
English Springer Rescue America.
The dogs were rescued after an unlicensed breeder intentionally set fire to his puppy mill facility in Ozark County, MO on Feb 24th, 2009, leaving the dogs without care or shelter. The facility housed more than 200 dogs, which were left to roam the property. The dogs were relinquished to state animal welfare officials.
ESRA has accepted about 70 English Springer Spaniels and an undetermined number of unborn puppies.
State officials reported that the dogs were in "fairly good" condition and the MO Dept of Agriculture, with assistance of local animal welfare groups, gathered them and began transporting them to regional veterinary medical facilities.
ESRA was alerted to a potential seizure several months ago, but was not sure when it would occur. Thanks to the forewarning, a transport team was set up and many additional foster homes approved.
Volunteers are traveling to MO to transport these dogs across the United States to their respective foster homes from Washington to Ohio and from Minnesota to Florida - made possible thanks to dozens of dedicated ESRA members and volunteers.
ESRA is grateful to the many generous people who have already contributed time, energy and money to the rescue of these neglected animals, but its limited resources are being severely strained by this influx of dogs, many of whom may be in need of expensive care. ESRA estimates that expenses for this endeavor will be thousands of dollars.
To adopt a Springer or make a donation specifically for the MO dogs' care, see the ESRA website at
English Springer Rescue America.