ASPCA MISSISSIPPI RESCUE MISSION--DON'T BUY PUPPY MILL DOGS--ADOPT SHELTER PETS! A PLEA FROM REVEREND BARB SEXTON

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February 8, 2010

Dogs Rescued from Mississippi Puppy Mill Arrive at the ASPCA
     On February 7, while folks around the country celebrated Super Bowl Sunday, the ASPCA Adoption Center was in festive spirit, as well. ASPCA experts gathered to welcome 34 dogs rescued from a notorious puppy mill operation in Holly Springs, MS. The dogs, which include small breeds such as Shih Tzus, Lhasa Apsos, Pugs, Yorkshire Terriers, Corgis and Chihuahuas, were discovered living in feces-encrusted pens and filth. The ASPCA worked with Pet Airways to bring the rescued pooches to the Big Apple.
     “We are grateful for the collaboration of Pet Airways, which offered to fly these dogs at cost, as well as local and out-of-state animal welfare agencies that assisted in this effort,” said Matt Bershadker, Senior Vice President of the ASPCA’s Anti-Cruelty Group.
 Last week, under the authority and request of Shirley C. Byers of the Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office in Marshall County, MS, the ASPCA dispatched members of our Field Investigations and Response Team to manage operations in the investigation of a local puppy mill. More than 95 dogs were seized and signed over to the ASPCA. Many were underweight with skin problems, among other medical conditions.
     Participating agencies on the scene included American Humane Association, Marshall County Humane Society, Mississippi State University and Collierville Humane Society. In addition, many veterinarians and volunteers assisted in the on-site medical treatment of the animals.
     “We are glad to have been able to be part of another major, collaborative effort to rescue these dogs from such deplorable conditions,” said Gail Buchwald, Senior Vice President, ASPCA Adoptions Center. “Once we have medically and behaviorally evaluated these dogs, we look forward to finding them forever homes.”
For more information about puppy mills and how to fight animal cruelty, visit www.aspca.org.
Thank You!
The ASPCA is extremely grateful to the shelters and organizations that have aided in the housing and future placement of these animals. We are honored to recognize their generosity. They include:
Atlanta Humane Society
Marshall County Humane Society
Olive Branch Animal Shelter
MS State University Homeward Bound program

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Dear Ones:  Please DO NOT buy a pet from a pet store.  Many pet stores get their animals from cruel and inhumane 'puppy mills'.  Poor female animals are kept in filth and are literally 'bred to death'.  Puppy Mill Puppies are notoriously unhealthy, but who cares?  To the breeders and sellers, these precious creatures are nothing more than 'a commodity'.  For the love of God, ADOPT PETS FROM SHELTERS & RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS.

GOD BLESS THE LOVING SOULS AT THE ASPCA, THE HSUS AND ALL WHO WORK IN ANIMAL RESCUE IN THE USA AND ALL OVER THE WORLD.  SURELY THE LORD WILL REMEMBER THE GOOD YOU DO.

With Love, Gratitude and Solid Support,

Reverend Barb Sexton

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