Save-A-Pet Helps Coordinate Rescue of 20 Adult Dogs from Puppy Mill through “Pup My Ride” Program
June 8, 2010
Port Jefferson Station, NY (June 2, 2010) — In coordination with Best Friends Animal Society, an animal welfare organization based in Utah, Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and Adoption Center received 20 adult dogs through the “Pup My Ride” program. These dogs came from a puppy mill in Missouri, where they were used to breed puppies that were later sold to retail pet stores. When these animals become too old or unproductive, they are deemed useless by puppy mills.
As a result of undergoing the deplorable living and breeding conditions at these puppy mills, these dogs lack basic medical care. Local veterinarians, Save-A-Pet staff and volunteers will nurse the dogs back to health. Once they are all fully vetted, including spaying and neutering, they will be available for adoption.
Save-A-Pet is seeking donations to help pay for the medical costs of these animals. To make a donation or to volunteer, please call Save-A-Pet at (631) 473-6333 or visit www.saveapetli.org.
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Pictured (left to right): Lynne Schoepfer, Executive Director, Save-A-Pet with a King Charles Cavalier; Dori Scofield, President, Save-A-Pet, with a shih tzu; Pam Rice, Volunteer, Save-A-Pet, with a schnauzer mix; and Kelly Miller, Manager, Castaways and Barkin’ Basement Thrift Shop, and Save-A-Pet volunteer with a lhasa apso.
