Puppy Mill Update
Puppy Mill Poodle Update
80 of the 220 poodles and poodle mix dogs from the puppy mill raid in Sparta, Tennessee (April 23, 2010) were received by The Anti-Cruelty Society representatives Monday, April 26, 2010.
The dogs are being given time to adjust to their surroundings. They have been bathed and our staff veterinarians are in the process of examining the dogs. Our staff behaviorists will then perform a behavior screening on each of the dogs. As they are cleared medically and behaviorally, the dogs will be made available for adoption.
These are adorable dogs, many of them have medical conditions, such as heart murmurs, luxating patellas (kneecap), and/or poor dental health due to improper diets. Many of these dogs will need extra care throughout their lives. This means in addition to the normal annual cost of having a pet (which is approximately $800 for a cat and $1,000 or more for a dog) the adopter can expect to incur additional veterinary costs. The dogs have been living in conditions that did not provide proper socialization, so if you are considering adopting one of these dogs, you will need patience, love, and understanding as they experience a whole new world and life.
As they are made available for adoption, their photos will be included on our Web site as well as on Pet Tango, our adoption partner Web site. Please DO NOT CALL us. We are not able to put any of these dogs on hold. We are open for adoptions Monday through Friday from Noon until 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays from Noon until 5 p.m.
The Anti-Cruelty Society is committed to caring for these animals and providing needed medical care. We also need your support NOW. If you are able to provide a contribution to help us care for these dogs, please click on the “Donate Now” link and provide your gift.
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The Anti-Cruelty Society will receive 100 dogs that were rescued
from a puppy mill in Sparta, Tennessee on April 23, 2010.
The Humane Society of the United States was called in by the White County Sheriff's Department to lead the rescue of 221 dogs and two cats from a puppy mill in Sparta, Tennessee on April 23, 2010.
These dogs (mostly small designer breeds) were being housed in unsanitary conditions and lacked proper socialization and medical care. All of the animals have been surrendered by the owner to the custody of the White County Sheriff's Department and were then transported to an emergency shelter in Tennessee. 100 of the dogs will be brought to The Anti-Cruelty Society for care and potential adoption. All incoming dogs are given a complete physical examination by the Society’s veterinarians and must be medically cleared before being placed for adoption. Some of the dogs could be made available for adoption in several days. Others could take longer depending on their health and behavior.
The public is asked not to call the Society. Up to the minute information will be available on our Web site.
A Place to Bark shelter in Tennessee will be fostering dogs that recently gave birth or are too small or too young to be transported.
And here is where you come in - these dogs and many of our other animals need your need your help. If you would like to donate to help pets like these puppy mill dogs please click here.
