These dogs were kept in the most horrible of conditions - cramped in cages, living in their own urine and feces. Some of the puppies are as few as a few days old. Most of the adult female dogs were pregnant, and those that have already spent time volunteering as rescue workers have said the mills were set up as puppy factories - cranking out puppies as fast as possible, with no regard to the condition the animals were in. Most of these dogs have never had contact with human beings.
Tracy informed me this afternoon that authorities returned to one of the puppy mills and recued 308 additional dogs. Most of those rescued have been moved to a temporary shelter at the Skagit County Fairgrounds.
Tracy and I love dogs greatly, so much so that it is heartbreaking for us to hear (or see) dogs in such deplorable conditions. We are rallying anyone we can to help give these animals the help they need.
* Donations of money, dog food, bedding and cleaning supplies for the dogs cared for by S.P.O.T. can be dropped off at the Chuckanut Valley Veterinary Clinic, 896 N. Burlington Blvd. in Burlington. The phone number is 360-757-3722.
* For food, volunteers request either Super Premium Nutra Nuggets or Optimum Health Puppy Formula, which can be found at Costco in a purple bag.
* To contact S.P.O.T., leave a message at 360-336-5388. Or e-mail spot@savingpetsoneatatime.org or make a donation at Saving Pets One At A Time.
* Donations of money and canned food for the dogs located at N.O.A.H. can be brought to The N.O.A.H. Center, 31300 Brandstrom Road in Stanwood. The phone number is 360-629-7055. N.O.A.H. also accepts donations online and will post updates at http://www.thenoahcenter.org.
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