Over the past several months NAFA has been busy investigating complaints of several different small puppy mills, a medium size puppy mill and two disreputable back yard breeders. Although most of the investigations are still on-going, one such investigation has ended with the closure of the puppy mill, an agreement not to breed again and the surrender of their dogs.
Today, September 2nd, the first of the dogs rescued from a small puppy mill near Jonesboro will be removed and taken to NAFA’s Animal Services building at about 6:00 pm. Most of these are small breed dogs some pregnant and some with puppies.
The dogs were among 60+ small breed animals taken away from terrible conditions.
It's the kind of story that brings NAFA volunteers to tears. Tears of sorrow at the conditions the dogs have lived in and tears of joy that the dogs will never live in such conditions again.
There are a range of emotions that take place as puppy mill or bad breeders are investigated. First you are horrified, then angered, then sorrowful and finally an unbelievable sense joy encompasses you as these dogs begin to transform.
This is the 5th puppy mill or bad breeder situation that NAFA has rescued dogs from this year alone. This trip, we have received 21 dogs and puppies (Yorkie Mixes, Chihuahuas , Dachshunds, Boston Terrier, etc) and some small animals (hamster and guinea pigs). We expect to take more in several weeks.
Many of the dogs have lived their entire lives in a cage, with little to no human contact. Many of the dogs are malnourished and filthy. They will receive health checks, heartworm testing, vaccinations, deworming and, of course, bathes, grooming and flea-tick treatment.
It is heart wrenching that these dogs came into this world and have never gotten to experience being “real” dogs and having a families to love them. But it is also heart warming to know that within the next few weeks these dogs will find “heaven on earth” as they are fostered or adopted into loving homes.
Knowing what all the dogs have been through it is always surprising to find that some are friendly and will fit right in to the appropriate home.
To inquire about one of these dogs for adoption or foster, or to make a donation to support their care, email our director at wanndat@fastdata.net. Photos and bios of these dogs will be available in the next few days at our website http://www.nafarescue.org/ or on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/NAFA.rescue.
Thanks,
Tut
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