Arlington TX: Animal Shelter impounded senior SchnauzerX

On 2/5/09, vickie hayes <vhayes22000@yahoo.com> wrote:

Last night I noticed really really bloody urine in the floor. Mr. Dusty had been so good about going outside and holding his bathroom activities until I let him out. So much blood it freaked me out...so, fearing the worst, we ran him to the vet this am. I figured at least we could find out whats up and even if it was the worst...he would at least have had some happy times for a couple days...

Bless his little heart...he has a pretty bad ear infection (which I knew about and had already washed out the totally clogged up and can't see a hole in there ear..and treated with an antibiotic ointment), he has horrible teeth and that stinky breath and gum disease, and a urinary infection...and a big old witch wart on his behind which I thought was poop at first and kept trying to wipe his behind...LOL...

So, praise the Lord, I asked if our vet thought he would be ok going under and getting his little nuggets removed (as it turns out he is NOT neutered) and his teeth done...and he said YES...giving him a week or so on antibiotics and then getting him back in when he is feeling a little better....

Well, I cannot imagine Mr. Dusty feeling any better! He has been wildy chasing the peke foster (Paris) and the lhasa foster (Bowser) (both probably 2 ish) through the yard...He doesn't catch them...but that little long bugger sure stays close.

Dusty has kissed and kissed (and humped) this little wild lhasa (Bowser) and he is no longer being a little meanie to everyone who walks by him. It is such a joy to watch Dusty help balance out this little insecure unsocial little guy.

So we will get Dusty back home tonite and get him on drugs and feeling better so that he can get all fixed up while growing hair...LOL...think I might bathe him tonite in that Aussie horse shampoo...

And Helen, Dusty now has on a beautiful red sweater with doggies on it...and a red collar and leash with little doggies on it...

Thanks for letting me ramble..

Vickie Hayes
Save The Animal Rescue Society STARS - Lewisville
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From: vhayes22000@yahoo.com
Sent: 2/3/2009 7:34:56 P.M. Central Standard Time
Subj: Re: [DFWPR] Dusty, Arlington shelter

For those of you interested...I picked up Dusty, the old schnoodley mix today...

First I would like to say how beautiful the Arlington Shelter is...2nd I would like to say...man, they definitely need some help.

It took me 47 minutes to get this little boy and while I was "waiting" I watched several people come in to ask about dogs and look at dogs and because there was no one available to assist them they left...sad for the dogs...not something I will try to do at lunch again!

and before anyone fusses at me...I am not fussing at or about any employee of the shelter...I am amazed at how well they are doing after just moving...but it looks like there are so many "areas" and doors and so few people in the "adoption" area to assist people...that they could use many more people to help!

I have been in a lot of shelters and never saw this much foot traffic on a Tuesday at 2:00...I don't know what all these people do for a living that they can come in there and look at doggies but I want those jobs! LOL...

Back to Dusty (sorry, I digressed)...who is sitting happily at my feet..He was so very happy to get out and jump in the car...He is full of energy for an older boy..And he IS a sweet heart of a boy...causing no trouble, getting along with all thus far and to my amazement is sitting and kissing my "slight problem child" (who jumps out from under the bed to growl at the others)...

He appears to be housebroken...and seems to like women over men (smart boy!).

Thank you Helen for giving this boy a bath...if he was as dirty as his sweater...I can only imagine! LOL...and thank you all for the repeated posting...I love the old guys and feel so very bad for these kids as losing their families has to be bad enough in itself...

and I am very grateful to my group, Nick and Diana, for letting me save this boy...

I think when he gets hair again...he will be as beautiful outside as he is inside.

Vickie Hayes
Save The Animal Rescue Society
STARS - Lewisville

2//2/09 Update - GOOD NEWS!
Vickie Hayes of Saving The Animals Rescue Society Inc., a 501(c)3 Approved, Non-Profit organization http://www.starspets.com/index.html will be picking up Dusty. Hooray---that was a close one!!!!

Owner died and now Dusty has become No. 7097497 at Arlington Animal Services (Dallas-Ft. Worth-Arlington metropolitan area)

Dusty's Petfinder page is: http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=12912228

Here is a Volunteer's plea for Dusty:

On 1/31/09, HelenMMiller@aol.com <HelenMMiller@aol.com> wrote:

Dusty, Arlington, TX Animal shelter, Pet ID: 7097497

Dusty's owner died and no one would take Dusty in, so he landed in the shelter. Since Dusty's considered a senior at 10-12 years old, he probably won't make it to adoptions. He's listed on Petfinder as a Poodle. He's really a schnauzer mix, maybe even a Schnoodle! I've spent time with Dusty at the shelter and believe me, this older boy still has plenty of spunk. He's just so grateful for any attention you'll give him! There are plenty of older people who would welcome a calmer dog in their lives. Dusty would make an excellent choice and he comes with his very own sweater too! Look at that happy face! Can you imagine coming home to that smile every day?!

The Arlington Animal Services Shelter is at 1000 SE Green Oaks (in Zip Code 76018). Call 817-459-5898.

Arlington TX: Owner surrendered sweet Sharpei mix Jesse with mange. She needs rescuer immediately.

Arlington is a high volume facility and many pets meet their maker there. Please read about impound number 7088444 JESSE and save her if you can or forward her info to someone who may be able to.

Jesse is a shelter favorite and considered urgent. The only way she's getting out alive is probably through a rescue. Jesse is at Arlington Animal Services in Arlington, Texas which is near Dallas http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arlington,_Texas.

Here's Jesse's Petfinder link: http://tinyurl.com/cexecg

Susan.Waits@arlingtontx.gov and 817-451-3436 are the contacts at the shelter. FAAS stands for Friends of the Arlington Animal Services which is a 501(c)3 group and can facilitate if you wish to rescue Jesse. Ask Susan Waits, Helen Miller, Dianne Watson ( RetMasterSgt@aol.com ) or the Arlington Animal Services front desk for contact information for FAAS if interested in rescuing Jesse! Helen's urgent appeal for Jesse follows here:

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From: HelenMMiller@aol.com

Date: Jan 30, 2009 8:15 PM

Subject: Shar Pei mix at AAS ID# 7088444, DH203 - Please crosspost!

When I first saw Jesse, she was so frightened, she was literally hugging the ground, obviously terrified of the unknown that lay beyond the door. A little girl, crying her eyes out, was holding Jesse's leash, trying her best to pull her through the door. Over the next several days, volunteers have spent time with Jesse and this once fearful gal has absolutely blossomed. Jesse is approximately one year to 18 months-old; she loves people and appreciates attention. To date, we have not heard Jesse bark. She has an exceptional temperament, but has a medical issue; she has demodotic mange, a skin condition which is not contagious and IS treatable. Jesse was bathed today in special shampoo to help her condition and make her feel more comfortable. Jesse would make an ideal canine companion for just about anyone and volunteers are prepared to help rescue with her medical needs. Please come to meet Jesse in person, spend some time getting to know her; once you do, you'll see why we think Jesse is special! But don't wait too long. Because of her demodex, Jesse will not make it to adoptions. That's a real shame as this is such a sweet and gentle girl.

Dallas, Georgia: 8-yr-old neutered Boxer being given up due to economy

There is an ad in the Atlanta Craigs list: http://atlanta.craigslist.org/pet/1014780997.html

Joe wrote in Craigslist:

Reply to: josfus302 @ hotmail.com

Date: 2009-01-30, 11:32PM EST
8 year old boxer...FREE TO GOOD HOME. Ive had him for the past 61/2 years. He is neutered and knows basic commands like sit, stay, lay and shake. Do to the economy and my job cutting my hours, i have to let him go. Though i hate to do this, if you are interested please call 678- 372- 0285.

Pryor, Oklahoma: URGENT!!! SWEET CATS OUT OF TIME!! 5 CATS NEED HOMES ASAP--PLEASE HELP!!!

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From: lsamcky <lsamcky@aol.com>
Date: Jan 31, 2009 5:31 AM
Subject: PRYOR, OK.---URGENT!!!--SWEET CATS OUT OF TIME!!--5 CATS NEED HOMES ASAP--PLEASE HELP!!!

Pryor Animal Shelter
214 S. Mill
Pryor, OK 74361
Phone: Animal Control 918-373-2928, ACOCarolyn 918-864-6393

Email: pryoranimalshelter@yahoo.com
To see all cats needing homes, go to...
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/OK139.html

Please call for directions to the Animal Shelter or the foster home. If we do not answer please leave a message and the name of the animal you are interrested in. We check our voicemail several times a day and we will get back with you.
Carolyn 918-864-6393

Carolyn Erwin
Pryor Animal Shelter
Personal cell 918-864-6393
Shelter Cell 918-373-2928

THIS SHELTER ONLY HAS SPACE FOR 6 CATS AND HAS TO PUT KITTIES TO SLEEP CONSTANTLY!! PLEASE CROSSPOST FAR AND WIDE!!! THESE ARE GREAT CATS WHO DESERVE TO SPEND THEIR DAYS WITH A CARING FAMILY. PLEASE GIVE ONE OF THESE ADORABLE BABIES A CHANCE TO LIVE!!

Adoptable Pets from PRYOR ANIMAL SHELTER (Pryor, OK)

Photo	Name	Features	Organization
	JASPER	Domestic Short Hair-black and white Baby, M	PRYOR ANIMAL SHELTER Pryor, OK
	STORMY	Tabby - Grey Baby, F	PRYOR ANIMAL SHELTER Pryor, OK
	ARCHIE	Tabby Adult, M	PRYOR ANIMAL SHELTER Pryor, OK
	SMOOCH	Tabby - buff Young, M	PRYOR ANIMAL SHELTER Pryor, OK
	BRODY	Tabby - Grey Young, M

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East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana: Dumped dog needs rescuer ASAP!!!

Please rescue this dog if you can. From a cat's perspective, he is not such a sweetie so the need to relocate him is urgent! The email message below contains the contact info; please call Lori for more info.

From: Lori DArensbourg [mailto:northsidehumane@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 3:07 PM

This sweetie was dumped at my elderly neighbors' house. He has no scars so it doesn't seem he was used for fighting. They have a dog and he is getting along very well with the dog. They also have 17 cats. He doesn't go after the cats unless they run from him and he has killed 2. He is very sweet and gentle. Is there a rescue out there that could take him? Please contact Lori D'Arensbourg @ northsidehumane@yahoo.com or 225- 964- 6992.

northwest Tennessee: Any Help for Ice Storm Counties???

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From: Chandra Davis <acocdavis@yahoo.com>
Date: Jan 30, 2009 8:37 AM
Subject: Any Help for Ice Storm Counties - NW TN
To: cait_info@yahoogroups.com

Dear Animal Rescues etc. I am writing from the Storm area in Northwest Tennessee. Obion and Lake County are Devestated by the storm. We have NO POWER. We have been waking up in the cold house in the dark in the 20's. ( No heat). I learned last night we will be WITHOUT power in much of the county another 8-10 days! Animals have Died and so have humans. ( CO posiening etc). I have given out what animal supplies I had to anyone that I could reach. We have been staying at our fire dept and going out in the field every day. Average of 8,000 people W/Out POWER. Due to this being only 2 counties we are NOT ABLE to get Federal AID! I dont know what to do! Trees are down, electrical lines are down and humans and animals are freezing and some to death! ( not a joke) We are due for another severe storm coming in on Monday. We also are doing welfare checks on people and finding ther pets with them. Many cannot get out! I have no DOG/ CAT and other food or supplies any longer to hand out. Due to being 2 counties we are NOT able to get any Major outside help. ( Red Cross, EARS , ETC ) Please call me if you have any ideas or can donate to the victims. I do not have power and will be onlly reachable by cell phone or this number below can be left a message. We have had some media coverage on Channel 7 news out of Jackson TN Photos to follow Chandra Davis TN State EARS Coordinator United ANimal Nations Hornbeak Fire Dept. 731-538-9891 - message 731-599-8186 cellular

Summerville GA: Owners abandoned three dogs PHOEBE, DUNCAN & CHOO CHOO

They are at Chattooga County Animal Control. They were picked up when a neighbor called Animal Control. PLEASE RESCUE THEM if you can or notify someone who may be able to.

PHOEBE

CHOO CHOO

DUNCAN

The contact is the shelter: Chattooga County Animal Control
Summerville, GA
706.857.0679

THERE ARE MANY URGENT BEAUTIFUL CATS AND DOGS AT CHATTOOGA COUNTY SHELTER NEEDING RESCUE --- THE SHELTER IS FULL AND THEREFORE PETS are typically held 5 days then put to sleep if nobody rescues them :-(

From: "Stone, Cindy" <cindy.stone@mckesson.com>

Date: January 30, 2009 1:12:36 PM EST

How could people allow this to happen to their pets? Their pets that are loyal to them until the end. Unbelievable….

Phoebe, Choo Choo and Duncan were abandoned. Their owners moved away and left the dogs home alone. The neighbors finally called and the dogs were sitting on their porch waiting for the return of their master. Phoebe is in very bad shape. She is lucky to be alive. You can see every bone in her body. The neighbors said she is deaf too. We have tried making loud noises and she doesn't turn her head at all. She is one of the sweetest dogs we've ever seen. Please help Phoebe, she will have a long recovery. She looks like she is only a year or so old. Animals at this facility are subject to euthanasia after a 5 day holding period. PLEASE call the shelter at 706-857-0679 ASAP if you are interested in adoption or rescue.

Phoebe http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=12925930

Choo Choo http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=12925682

Duncan http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=12925712

Silsbee, Texas: 2 RottieX youngsters at Animal Control will be euth'd Friday unless rescued

These two did not get picked up by Animal Control together so they are not bonded in life...Please may there be rescuers who save them! They need to be pulled before 1/30/09 at 1:30.


Stephanie engineerbjswife@yahoo.com wrote:
PLEASE help these babies. They will be euthanized on Friday, January 30th at 1:30 pm. These babies are in the Animal Control Facility of Silsbee, Texas, just North of Beaumont, Texas! Contact person is Rowena Mitosinka, e-mail is rdmito66@yahoo.com .
This is Nala, she was dropped off at a shopping center parking lot. Was very shy and scared at first, but has become a very loving baby! She follows me everywhere, wanting to play and get lovins! She looks to be a small Rott mix, about 4 - 6 months old. Not going to be very big.


And this is Miss Emily, she too looks to be a Rott mix, she is only about 10-11 weeks old. she was found under an abandoned house, have not been able to find her mommy or any siblings any where in the area. She is being taken care of by a short term foster due to her small size, but needs a home very soon!

Lafayette, Louisiana:Orange Tabbies Mako & Luca are overlooked, sad and depressed (Roicy Duhon Animal Control Center)

1/28 GOOD NEWS---Sue Rabeaux rescued the two orange kitties Mako and Luca, as well as two Manx kitties on 1/29. Hooray!
On 2/1/09, Sue Rabeaux <suerabeaux@gmail.com> wrote:
Oh, we also pulled two Manx kittens from Roicy on Jan 29th. Photos on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mycatranch/3236492257/
Thank you,
Sue Rabeaux =^..^=
Acadiana Humane Society & Cat Ranch
P.O. Drawer C
Sunset, LA 70584-0536
337-668-4484
suerabeaux@gmail.com or info@acadianahumane.org
http://www.mycatranch.com and http://www.acadianahumane.org/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mycatranch/
http://acadianahumane.org/catblogger/
100% of online store profits goes to the rescue animals!
http://my.tupperware.com/suerabeaux

These two need nice adopters or rescuers or fosters QUICK!!!

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From: T&V Schwartz <tvschwartz@msn.com>
Date: Jan 27, 2009 8:00 PM
Subject: Two Orange Boys,Mako and Luca. Overlooked,sad and depressed at Lafayette Animal Contol(Roicy)in Lafayette,Louisiana

Mako and Luca are two orange tabbies that have been sadly over looked at the shelter. They have been there for close to a month. They used to be quite playful and talkative. Now they show no excitement as they sit in their cages waiting. I've been told that there are many others in the back that need their chance on adoption row, so Mako and Luca need a forever home or a rescue asap. Lafayette Animal Control (Roicy Duhon) is a very small facility, but gets in close to 600-800 a month.

If you're a rescue and want to help, but don't have the space right now, I have an approved foster home (local) that will foster up to two months. Please email the volunteers at roicyvolunteers@gmail.com for any further questions.

Mako

http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=12709904

Luca http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=12722066

Permission to cross post

Thank you,
Trisha
Roicy Volunteer
Minnesota

ST MARTINVILLE, LOUISIANA: CRITICAL! CAGES NOW DOUBLED UP, ALL ADOPTABLES WILL BE EUTH'D

crosspost ok & greatly appreciated
contact info (PHONE NUMBER) is in the message

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From: St Martin Parish Adoption <stmartinparishadoption@yahoo.com>
Date: Jan 27, 2009 7:42 AM
Subject: ST MARTINVILLE LA CRITICAL!! CAGES NOW DOUBLED UP, ALL ADOPTABLES WILL BE EUTH'D
To:

THE SHELTER EMPLOYEES CAME TO WORK THIS MORNING AND FOUND ALMOST AS MANY PETS HAD BEEN DUMPED OFF IN THE HOLDING PENS THAN WERE ALREADY THERE. EVERY CAGE IS DOUBLED UP. ALL OF THE ADOPTABLES MUST BE EUTH'D UNLESS ROOM IS MADE. PULL FEES ARE WAIVED FOR ALL RESCUES!! ALL PETS ON ADOPTION ROW HAVE BEEN WORMED...

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PLEASE HELP-- rescue, crosspost, sponsor! Phone for St. Martin Parish Animal Control, in St. Martinville, Louisiana is: 337-394-1220. Beautiful cats' and dogs' lives are in danger.

Please click here to view Petfinder list

(click here---->)multitude of orphaned pets

HARRISVILLE WV (RITCHIE CO.):MANY CATS NEED HOMES--RESCUE FRIENDLY!! PLEASE CROSSPOST!!!

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From: lsamcky <lsamcky@aol.com>
Date: Jan 26, 2009 8:22 PM
Subject: HARRISVILLE, WV (RITCHIE CO.) --MANY CATS NEED HOMES--RESCUE FRIENDLY!! PLEASE CROSSPOST!!!
To:

We have many wonderful pets just waiting for a home.
Shelter hours are MON.- SAT. 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. We are closed on Sunday.
Phone # is 304-643-4721
Email us at rchumane@zoominternet.net.
Mailing address:
RR 1 BOX 3
Harrisville, WV 26362

We are located on Pullman Road in Harrisville.

RESCUE

We're rescue-friendly! ~ Rescues please call 304-643-4721.
We have to put many nice cats and dogs down due to overcrowding. Rescues (throughout the northeast) please help!

We have transport assistance to these states: MD/PA/NJ/NY/CT/NH. All rescue/adoption/surrender inquiries should be made via phone at 304-643-4721, or by emailing the Shelter Manager.

Adoptable Pets from Ritchie County Humane Society Inc. (Harrisville, WV)

Photo	Name	Features	Organization
	Cheryl	Tabby - Brown Domestic Short Hair Young, F	Ritchie County Humane Society Inc. Harrisville, WV
	Brownie	Domestic Short Hair - buff Tabby - buff Young, F	Ritchie County Humane Society Inc. Harrisville, WV
	Kelly	Domestic Long Hair - orange and white Young, F	Ritchie County Humane Society Inc. Harrisville, WV
	Daisy	Domestic Short Hair-white Young, F	Ritchie County Humane Society Inc. Harrisville, WV
	TiKi	Calico Domestic Short Hair Young, F	Ritchie County Humane Society Inc. Harrisville, WV
	Esme	Tabby - Brown Domestic Short Hair Young, F	Ritchie County Humane Society Inc. Harrisville, WV
	Monica	Tabby - Grey Domestic Short Hair Young, F	Ritchie County Humane Society Inc. Harrisville, WV
	Callie	Calico Young, F	Ritchie County Humane Society Inc. Harrisville, WV
	Melody	Domestic Long Hair-black and white Tabby Young, F	Ritchie County Humane Society Inc. Harrisville, WV
	Tinky	Domestic Short Hair-white Young, F	Ritchie County Humane Society Inc. Harrisville, WV
	Simmy	Domestic Medium Hair-black Young, F	Ritchie County Humane Society Inc. Harrisville, WV
	Fluffy	Domestic Long Hair-gray Adult, F	Ritchie County Humane Society Inc. Harrisville, WV
	Dawn	Domestic Short Hair - gray and white Baby, F	Ritchie County Humane Society Inc. Harrisville, WV
	Lovey	Tabby - Brown Domestic Short Hair Young, F	Ritchie County Humane Society Inc. Harrisville, WV
	Litter 4	Domestic Medium Hair - brown Domestic Long Hair-black Baby	Ritchie County Humane Society Inc. Harrisville, WV
	Litter 4 Mom	Domestic Long Hair-black Young, F	Ritchie County Humane Society Inc. Harrisville, WV
	L3 - Tux	Tuxedo Domestic Short Hair-black and white Baby	Ritchie County Humane Society Inc. Harrisville, WV
	L3 - Prince	Tabby - Orange Domestic Short Hair-orange Baby	Ritchie County Humane Society Inc. Harrisville, WV
	L3 - April	Tabby - Brown Domestic Medium Hair Baby	Ritchie County Humane Society Inc. Harrisville, WV
	L3 - May	Torbie Domestic Short Hair Baby	Ritchie County Humane Society Inc. Harrisville, WV
	Lovey's Kits	Tabby - Brown Domestic Short Hair Baby	Ritchie County Humane Society Inc. Harrisville, WV
	Runway Kits	Tabby - Orange Torbie Baby	Ritchie County Humane Society Inc. Harrisville, WV
	Graham Cracker	Tuxedo Domestic Short Hair - buff and white Baby, M	Ritchie County Humane Society Inc. Harrisville, WV
	Condo Kitties	Tabby - Orange Tabby - Grey Baby	Ritchie County Humane Society Inc. Harrisville, WV
	Dani & Friends	Domestic Short Hair-gray Baby	Ritchie County Humane Society Inc. Harrisville, WV

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Silsbee TX: Rescue/adopt/foster Red Heeler Buckaroo!!!

Silsbee is a city in Hardin County, Texas. It is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 96 and State Highway 327. It is part of the Beaumont–Port Arthur Metropolitan Statistical Area.

On 1/26/09, Cheryl Lang <cheryl@nopawsleftbehind.org> wrote: Please cross post…
Buckaroo Bonzai was pulled from the Silsbee TX AC. He’s an adorable Red Heeler with the sweetest face. If you know anyone who can foster or better yet, adopt, please contact me and I’ll hook ya up! Thanks so much and let’s find a home for Buckaroo!

From: stephanie james [mailto:engineerbjswife@yahoo.com]

Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 3:52 PM

To: Cheryl Lang

Cc: rdmito66@yahoo.com

Subject: Pics of Buckaroo

Attached is Buck. Rowena the ACO from Silsbee says he's a real sweetheart. Very shy but friendly.

Stephanie James

Dogs Second Time Around Rescue

http://www.dogstarr.rescuegroups.org/

"Until there are none ... rescue one."

WA (Snohomish & Skagit Counties): Rescued dogs pregnant with 1,500 puppies

Please read this article at the KOMOTV link, and watch the video there too; the story is pasted below.
Click the following link:
Rescued dogs pregnant with 1,500 puppies*

By KOMO Staff

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. - Rescuers who have saved hundreds of dogs from stinking, filth-choked puppy mills over the past few days have made an eye-popping discovery - most of the animals are pregnant and due to give birth to roughly 1,500 puppies. Some 600 abused and neglected dogs have been rescued from three different kennels since last weekend, and animal shelters were are already struggling to care for the crush of animals they already have. Now they know there are many more on the way. Animal rescue officers say a typical litter for a stressed dog is about three pups, and roughly 500 of the dogs are pregnant."We're going to be having puppies born here probably every day as long as they're here," says Animal Services Director Bud Wessman. It heaps a whole other crisis on top of the one shelters are already struggling with. After the puppies are born, rescuers will be trying to cope with more than 2,000 dogs." You can see it on TV and go 'ooh' and 'aah,' but when you walk into something like this ... that's where the reality is," says Teresa Letellier, who took part in the dog rescues. Deputies and animal control officers conducted several raids on what they call puppy mills in Skagit and Snohomish counties. They found dogs packed inside tiny crates, living in their own feces, without enough food and water - many with health problems. Conditions were so disgusting they shocked even veteran animal control officers. And all the dogs will need new homes. Families and volunteers are rushing in to help - Lorraine Monroe and her daughters want to provide foster care for some of the dogs."We need people to step up and help - families and everybody taking a dog or two," Monroe says. "We can really alleviate the problem." And that problem will only get bigger over the next few months. Five pugs found together at one puppy mill illustrate the problem, Wessman says."All five are in different stages of pregnancy, so they'll be giving birth one a week for the next several weeks," he says. Most of the dogs currently are being housed at the Skagit County Fairgrounds and the Everett Animal Shelter.

With the cost of veterinary car, medication, grooming and dog food, rescuers estimate it will cost $20 per day to take care of each animal."It will break us unless we get help from the public," said Joan Crane, co-founder of S.P.O.T. Anyone who wants to make an online donation to help pay for the dogs' care may donate to the KOMO Problem Solvers Fund. No arrests have been made yet, but it is anticipated that animal cruelty charges will be forthcoming, said Will Reichardt, chief criminal deputy with the Skagit County Sheriff's Office.

Animal control officers are asking that anyone who has purchased a dog from the Mountain View kennel belonging to Sundbergs to call the Skagit County Sheriff's office as this information may be important to their investigation. The contact is Animal Control officer JoHannah Deterding, who can be reached at (360) 336 - 9450 or at mailto:johannad@co.skagit.wa.us

*This article can also be accessed if you copy and paste the entire address below into your web browser. http://www.komonews.com/news/local/38281439.html