132 Dogs Saved From a Virginia Puppy Mill Need Your Help

Earlier this year, The Humane Society of the United States conducted a five-month investigation into a puppy mill in Hillsville, VA, and as a result, local officials were able to shut the mill down. 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.

See Video of the Dogs

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.

Did You Know:

Every animal in our facility receives extensive care totaling about $684.00 per animal?

With Your Support:

We can continue to administer vital medical care and treatment to animals in need;
We can continue to give pets the respect and love they deserve;
We can continue to find loving homes for more than 20,000 pets each year; and
We can continue to save countless lives.