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The SPCA of Texas Transfers 134 Dogs Seized from Arkansas Puppy Mill
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
By: Maura Davies
The SPCA of Texas is transported 134 dogs previously seized from a Paris, Arkansas puppy mill by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to its Perry Animal Care Center in McKinney, Texas on Wednesday, March 25.
Breeds of dogs being transferred to the SPCA of Texas included: Yorkies, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Pekingese, Poodles, Shepherds, Maltese, Shih Tzus and Cocker Spaniels.
The SPCA of Texas immediately began evaluating, spaying and neutering and preparing the dogs for placement or adoption.
Potential adopters were made aware that because the dogs come from a puppy mill environment, they have special needs relating to their house training, medical care and socialization.
The SPCA of Texas encouraged people who have been considering adding a pet to their family to adopt and give these animals the loving home they deserve. If now is not the best time to introduce a new best friend to the family, the SPCA of Texas encourages people to help by giving to the SPCA of Texas at www.spca.org/helptheanimals.
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Nearly 400 neglected dogs were rescued on Monday, March 23 from a Logan County puppy mill. The HSUS was asked to help by local law enforcement in preparation for this large-scale raid.
The dogs were found living in horrific conditions in dilapidated structures throughout the 82-acre property. Members of The HSUS’ Animal Rescue Team and the Humane Society of Missouri removed approximately 350 dogs, 17 miniature ponies, six cats and several exotic birds and turtles from the property.
When rescuers arrived at the property, they encountered a disturbing scene. The dogs, ranging from Shih Tzus and Poodles to Akitas and Shelties, were suffering from serious medical ailments and housed in filthy conditions. Many of the dogs were severely matted and suffering from untreated lacerations and serious skin and eye infections. Some of the first to be freed were day-old puppies. It was obvious that many of these animals had never known life outside their wire cages.
All of the animals were swiftly removed and transported to a nearby emergency shelter set up specifically for this rescue mission. After arriving at the shelter, the dogs were checked by a team of veterinarians and given any necessary immediate medical care.
On Monday, March 23, the HSUS contacted the SPCA of Texas to assist by transferring 120 to 150 of the dogs for placement or adoption in North Texas.
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To help the SPCA of Texas fund future transfers like this and to support the SPCA of Texas' other programs and services, please visit www.spca.org/helptheanimals. To learn more about the SPCA of Texas, please visit our website at www.spca.org/.
The SPCA of Texas is the leading animal welfare agency in North Texas with two shelters and two spay/neuter clinics located in Dallas and McKinney, and serves as an active resource center providing an array of programs and services that bring people and animals together to enrich each others' lives. A comprehensive animal welfare agency, the SPCA of Texas is not affiliated with any other entity and does not receive general operating funds from the City of Dallas, State of Texas, federal government or any other humane organization.
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