Earlier this year, The Humane Society of the United States conducted a five-month investigation into a puppy mill in Hillsville, VA. It was quite possibly the largest puppy mill in the state of Virginia, housing more than 1,100 animals, and was the largest supplier of animals to pet stores in the area.

On November 8, 2007, North Shore Animal League America embarked on a rescue mission to help the HSUS save these endangered dogs, bringing as many of them to the safety of the League as possible. Preparing for a round trip journey of more than 1,100 miles, the League’s mobile units were packed up with the necessary provisions and ready to assess whatever conditions they were to encounter. When the League’s team of dedicated professionals arrived at the dismal destination, they worked diligently assisting with examinations, vaccinations, taking the dogs for walks, keeping them exercised, distributing feedings and keeping the chaos of hundreds of stressed dogs down to a minimum.

Now safe in the League’s care, these dogs, who are six months old and up, are getting ready to be placed for adoption. First, however, the League is attending to all their physical, emotional and medical needs including health and behavior evaluations, vaccinations, grooming and the spaying and neutering of each and every one of them. Our new residents consist mainly of small pure breeds such as: Malteses, Poodles, Chihuahuas, Yorkshire Terriers, Jack Russell Terriers, Beagles, Lhasa Apsos, West Highland White Terriers, Shih-Tzus, and Bichon Frises.

See our new furry friends posted on our website. These innocent animals now have a chance at happiness, but a rescue mission of these proportions is costly and requires the collective efforts of many dedicated individuals - including you.