North Carolina Puppy Mill Raid—300 rescued
Published February 18, 2009 @ 01:17PM PT
The HSUS partnered with Wayne County Animal Control last week to bring an end to the suffering of 300 neglected dogs in a Wayne County puppy mill. 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.
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. The dogs are being checked by a team of veterinarians and will be given any necessary immediate medical care. They will remain in the custody of Wayne County Animal Control pending final custody decisions.
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