Dawn would have to carry Savannah from room to room like a stuffed animal. It was Savannah, a Shetland sheepdog saved from a puppy mill, who introduced her to what it would take to rehabilitate such a survivor. For many years, Dawn fostered dogs for herding breed rescue groups. Her brown eyes twinkled at all the new smells and sounds.ĭawn Armstrong was exploring the Best Friends website when a photo of Leeda caught her eye. Things like grass, children and cars were all new to this dog, who had spent seven years in confinement. The staff worked with Leeda to help overcome shyness and socialize her to life outside the kennel. Leeda, an Australian shepherd rescued from a puppy mill, found safety at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah. These dogs often require special care, but the commitment is worth it. As demand for puppies from commercial kennels diminishes, the need for new adoptive homes for the rescued adult dogs increases.
“It requires a lot of patience and understanding because, sadly, these dogs have no reason to trust anyone.”īest Friends is on the front lines of helping stop puppy mills by addressing the consumer side of the industry - working with communities to pass legislation banning for-profit pet sales and replacing puppy mill dogs with those rescued from local shelters. “Adopting a dog that has spent most of his or her life in a puppy mill comes with a lot of challenges, but also a lot of rewards,” says Elizabeth Oreck, national manager of Best Friends’ puppy mill initiatives. Challenges, rewards of adopting former mill dog
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This is Lisa with her most recent puppy mill baby.”ĭo you want to make a difference? Check out our how to help page to join these wonderful volunteers in our mission.Adopting a puppy mill rescue dog can be a great and fulfilling experience for the both the adopter and the adopted pet. She has found them wonderful homes and keeps in touch with the adoptive families. She is patient and loving with them and lets them know they are safe. “Lisa has fostered many of our puppy mill babies and she is so great with them. She also helps so much organizing our fundraising events with her organizational skills. And she finds them the most amazing homes. She is patient and loving and brings them out of their shells. She is so wonderful with the puppy mill babies that she fosters. “This is Jane with puppy mill survivor CC. Hamburg Mutts for Freedom are lucky to have Jane and Lisa, who are so great with puppy mill dog rehabilitation. Hamburg Mutts for Freedom – Jane and Lisa
Pictured below is Cindy with one of her first puppy mill rescues, who was on her way to her loving home! Cindy’s positive attitude and patience helps puppy mill rescue dogs come out of their shell and start the process of healing. with all sorts of dogs, from puppies to seniors. “We would be crippled without her help – she’s the most amazing volunteer one could have!”Ĭyndi is an all around experienced foster, and helps StoryTeller’s Express Inc. She loves the beabulls that are rescued from the mills, but also takes in small breeds and pretty much anything we need a hand with (including birthing unexpected babies). She is the Vice President, Transport Coordinator, Foster Extraordinaire, and oh so much more. Tatjana wears many hats with StoryTeller’s Express Inc.
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