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Originally Posted by Bulasan  Has anyone seen actual pictures of the owners and those involved? I saw the television clip, but you could not see their faces. Maybe their pictures and information letters could be sent to Humane Society administrators in every state, as well as on-line places. It's so important to get all of this out in the open, and critical that they be seriously punished so that other puppy mill breeders will perhaps begin to clean up their own kennels. I called NOAH and I am hoping to adopt one of the dogs, but their on-line application doesn't go up until tomorrow. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for the vigilance on this! |
Applications to adopt seized puppies from puppy mill being accepted by N.O.A.H.
Tacoma Dogs Examiner: Applications to adopt seized puppies from puppy mill being accepted by N.O.A.H.
March 10, 6:32 AM ·
If you have been following the Skagit Valley puppy mill seizure, you'll be pleased to learn that more of the dogs are ready for adoption. The non-profit organization, N.O.A.H., of Stanwood, WA, is currently accepting applications for the dogs in their care.
The courts announced that the prior owners forfeited their rights to the dogs on 3/5/09, and N.O.A.H. was allowed to proceed with the necessary medical to prepare the dogs and puppies for adoption.
N.O.A.H. will be accepting applications to adopt through March 16, 2009. Review of the applications will be done until March 24, and then potential adopters will be contacted. According to information provided at N.O.A.H.'s website, the most qualified adopters will be contacted prior to March 27th. Please note that there is a $5.00 application processing fee.
Although N.O.A.H. has calculated their expenses to be near $600.00 per dog, the fee to adopt has been set at only $200.00. Volunteers at the organization are hopeful that they will continue to receive monetary donations to help cover the expenses they have incurred on the dogs.
The adoptable puppy mill dogs are currently in foster homes. N.O.A.H. reports that there are approximately 30 dogs in need of adoption; many of the other 44 dogs are being adopted by their current foster families.
If you are hoping to add one of these small breed dogs to your life, the time to act is now as the deadline for applications is drawing near. If you are fortunate enough to adopt a puppy or dog, and bring it home, you may want to read the article "Is it ok to coddle your small breed dog?" to ensure that your new friend is well liked by all!