2012 - February Rescue - 59 Dogs Saved

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Animal League Rescues 59 Dogs and Puppies from Mill

Once again, our partners at National Mill Dog Rescue have joined with us to save the lives of dozens of wonderful dogs who were just days away from being destroyed. On Thursday, Feb. 9, the mobile rescue unit pulled up to our shelter doors with 59 older puppies and adult dogs, 56 of them were rescued from Midwest puppy mills—commercial breeding facilities where they’re kept in extremely inhumane conditions. The three other adorable Mutt-i-grees®, or mixed-breed pups, came from kill shelters.

Although these dogs—mostly Poodles, Yorkies, Shih Tzus, Pugs and Cavaliers—have traveled a rough road in their lives so far, that changed the minute they arrived at the Animal League. Immediately after our rescue team members tenderly carried the dogs from the rescue unit and into the safety of our shelter, they were checked by our veterinarians and given a thorough grooming. After some rest, they spent some time with our behavioral specialists, who make sure that the dogs are ready to be adopted.

This was the fourth trip to the Animal League for Colorado resident Tom Johns, a volunteer with National Mill Dog Rescue who accompanied our driver on the long trip. “These dogs have been locked up their whole lives; they’re treated like livestock,” says Johns, who uses his vacation time from his job as a software engineer to accompany the mill dogs on their journey to safety. “They are such loving animals, and they deserve to become part of a loving home.”

These amazingly resilient dogs are now poised to start on a new road, joining caring families like yours. Most of them will be up for adoption on Tuesday, Feb. 14—you guessed it, Valentine’s Day! 

Won’t you open your hearts and give one of these beautiful animals the love and affection they so richly deserve?

Can't adopt? Please consider making a donation to help support our continued rescue efforts.

As the world’s largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization, North Shore Animal League America is proud to partner with National Mill Dog Rescue and other organizations whose mission mirrors our own: to rescue, nurture and adopt as many companion animals as possible through shelter adoption.

For more information, visit the Animal League Campus in Port Washington, NY.