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ANIMAL RESCUE CORPS AND WARREN COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT RESCUE MORE THAN 100 ANIMALS FROM ALLEGED PUPPY MILL

Warren County, TN – Animal Rescue Corps (ARC) assisted the Warren County District Attorney’s

Office in the rescue of approximately 120 dogs and 5 birds who were found to be living in deplorable conditions at an alleged puppy mill in Warren County. All of the animals were seized by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office.

“These animals were suffering from starvation and various untreated illnesses. We got here just in time for some of them,” said Scotlund Haisley, president of ARC. “I commend the District Attorney’s Office for acting quickly and working with ARC to save so many lives today.”

When responders arrived on the scene they found Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, Brussels Griffons and other small breeds living in crowded, unsanitary conditions in small wire hutches outdoors and wooden crates in a basement. The dogs, some of whom had recently given birth, lacked proper socialization and veterinary care. The dogs, most of whom were severely matted, were living in enclosures encrusted with feces and urine; and in at least one cage a dog was found living with the remains of two dead dogs.

Dogs rescued from site

This case began when ARC received a tip concerning the welfare of the dogs. Evidence brought by ARC to the Warren County District Attorney’s Office revealed violations of county and state cruelty laws. “The District Attorney’s Office is proud to continue our aggressive prosecution of animal abuse and neglect cases and is proud to partner today with the Animal Rescue Corps to address a very unfortunate situation,” said District Attorney Lisa Zavogiannis.

ARC has safely removed all of the animals and transported them to an emergency shelter set up at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds in Nashville. Each animal will receive a veterinary exam, appropriate vaccinations and any necessary immediate medical treatment by a team of local veterinarians. ARC will provide daily care until custody of the animals is determined and animals can be placed with shelters and rescue groups.

PetSmart Charities® donated much-needed sheltering supplies to make this rescue possible. Animal Rescue Corps performed this rescue in conjunction with: The Warren County District Attorney’s Office, The Warren County Sheriff’s Office, Ady Gil World Conservation, Arthur E. Benjamin Foundation and American Dog Rescue, Animal House Veterinary Clinic, The Tennessee State Fairgrounds, Wilson County DART and New Leash on Life.

For more information about puppy mills and Animal Rescue Corps, please visit www.animalrescuecorps.org.

Media Contact: Michael Cunningham

info@animalrescuecorps.org

 

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45 Responses to “ANIMAL RESCUE CORPS AND WARREN COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT RESCUE MORE THAN 100 ANIMALS FROM ALLEGED PUPPY MILL”

  1. lori says:
    March 30, 2011 at 10:10 pm

    how would one go about getting towels bedding or anything to you for the animals in need?? I don’t have much but would love to give.
    thanks for doing what others are not will to do.
    lori

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  2. DOTTIE says:
    March 30, 2011 at 10:14 pm

    I WOULD LIKE TO ADOPT.

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  3. Cherie White says:
    March 30, 2011 at 10:46 pm

    Thank you for taking care of these babies.

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  4. Courtney says:
    March 31, 2011 at 12:08 am

    How do you go about volunteering to help down at the fairgrounds?

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  5. Brenda Farley says:
    March 31, 2011 at 1:09 am

    I would like to adopt one of the yorkies for my daughterinlaw.

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  6. Gena says:
    March 31, 2011 at 1:12 am

    I would like to donate blankets, towels, etc, would like to know where they can be dropped off.

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  7. Demetriss Wilson says:
    March 31, 2011 at 2:12 am

    How would I go about adopting one?

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  8. rhonda ray says:
    March 31, 2011 at 3:41 am

    i would also love to adopt a cupple of these little guys,n a baby to bottle feed, i have a palm shes fixed n would like a male for her to lplay with she wants a play mate my guys r spoiled even to my 2 horses i took on all are vet seen, n well taken care of, so spoiled

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  9. Jane Martin says:
    March 31, 2011 at 4:11 am

    i would be interested in adopting i believe in rescue dogs not buying from breeders have 2 rescued dachshunds

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  10. jennifer says:
    March 31, 2011 at 10:51 am

    I would like to donate towels, bowls, linens, food for the volunteers…anything you need!! I would also like to volunteer my time to do whatever is needed. I am available this weekend.

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  11. Laurie says:
    March 31, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    I would like to help(adopt) with the birds that were rescued with these dogs.

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  12. Mary Johnson says:
    March 31, 2011 at 1:06 pm

    How do we find out what kind of dogs have been rescued? How do we go about adopting?

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  13. Linda says:
    March 31, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    I could help with food!

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  14. Bonnie says:
    March 31, 2011 at 1:35 pm

    I would like to donate blankets, toys, sweaters and some food that my chihuahua turned her little spoiled nose up at. I also noticed the workers were using underpads in the cages…..I have almost a case that I not longer use. I don’t live that far from the fairgrounds……can I drop them off there or do you have a drop off place?

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  15. admin says:
    March 31, 2011 at 1:55 pm

    Hi, all! Thank you for your generosity and interest in helping the rescue dogs!

    The dogs are not available for adoption yet, but when they are, they’ll be placed with partner shelters and rescues for placement, which are still being identified. As a general rule, ARC will not place dogs directly but work with those who do that best.

    I will let you know shortly where you can go to donate items. Again, thank you!

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  16. Mary Charlotte Hall says:
    March 31, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    Dear Administrator:
    I am writing on behalf of Junior level, Girl Scout Troop 1220 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, just north of Nashville. As a troop project, we will sponsor a food, towel and blanket drive this Sunday afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Drop-off location is being determined as I write this. Please respond to the e-mail address given above to let me know if we need any approvals from ARC to do this and with whom I, as Troop leader, should have direct contact. Thanks you!

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  17. Marietta Deen says:
    March 31, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    Would love to have two of the Yorkies. I have one now that was a rescue. He is so sweet and a great personality. Love him dearly. Please let me know when you place these.Will pay any medical needs for them. Thanks

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  18. lindsey says:
    March 31, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    I would love to adopt a little yorkie, my daugther has always wanted one, and what a better way to get one than to adopt a rescue pup

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  19. Kay says:
    March 31, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    Please investigate Helga’s Pampered Pets in Clarksville. I had a friend buy a dog from there and it died. Read the reviews http://local.yahoo.com/info-14876869-helga-s-pampered-pets-clarksville;_ylt=Aqs8Za5NF9g4z.D87Po0xpGKNcIF;_ylv=3?tab=reviews&from=11#reviews Somehow they have a BBB rating of A+. Does the BBB not check the internet?? This place sounds like a puppy mill and the owner Helga also has pets at her home in Woodlawn TN. She needs to be put out of business ASAP.

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  20. Nashville Paw Magazine says:
    March 31, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    The ARC team is doing an awesome job! Check out our Nashville Paw Magazine coverage of the rescue efforts here! http://www.nashvillepaw.com/blog/2011/03/30/120-animals-rescued-from-tn-puppy-mill.174053

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  21. admin says:
    March 31, 2011 at 4:01 pm

    Thanks again, everyone for your generosity.

    If you want to adopt or donate food, blankets, etc. to help these pups, please email us at info@animalrescuecorps.org.

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  22. Teresa Boyd says:
    March 31, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    I would like to help I have some towels or food . I live in the Nashville so I could drop them off. It’s not alot but hope it will help.

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  23. Paulette Kierstead says:
    April 1, 2011 at 1:33 am

    I would like to adopt a small rat male terrier mix or a small yorkie. My daughter would also like to adopt a female poodle white if available. We both have loving homes with large chain linked fences. We both want to help in anyway possible, with the Warren County Rescue. My neighbor would also like to adopt a large dog for a companion/guard dog. Thank You so much for taking care of these babies. If necessary I can help foster some of these babies.

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  24. animalrescuecorp.org says:
    April 1, 2011 at 2:20 am

    I can donate some blankets, towels, food chewy bones etc. we live in Hendersonville, we need to know where to drop these off. also we may be able to help bathe or feed these poor little creatures please reply soon. thanks.

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  25. Samantha says:
    April 1, 2011 at 4:16 am

    I know the woman who owned these dogs. When I was little my parents were friends of hers. This has been going on for years. I was small and didn’t really know any better. I no longer live in the area but it seems like things have gotten worse from when I was small.

    The farm was always full of animals. They were kept in small cages. Feces and urine was always in the air. She had them outside as well as in her basement. At one time she had 400 dogs on the farm. There were always puppies. She did not have a job. Raising these animals were her only source of income.

    She would get veterinary supplies from a nearby vets office, whom she was friends with. She would use these supplies to spay and neuter the animals, give vaccines and worming to puppies before they were sold, and perform c-sections to deliver puppies if the mother was having problems. She also euthanized some of them if they were old and sick. She was not a vet but had been taught how to do these things from a vet. Her animals were registered with the CKC (I believe).

    I am surprised that this was not reported sooner and feel bad now that I realize what was going on. At one time, she was the main dog breeder in the area. She never received complaints from buyers. People would come from all over to buy from her, even out of state. I guess, though, as years passed they got to be too much for her to care for on her own.

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  26. Donna says:
    April 1, 2011 at 6:27 am

    I cant take it anymore! All the social media attention from all the recent animal abuse stories has me feeling totally useless! I want to help some how! I am a pet groomer and I am willing to offer my services for free to help get some of these animals cleaned up and ready to be adopted! Anyone know who to contact to see if this kind of help would be needed? God Bless all you for saving these animals from such a horrendous life!

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    • Donna says:
      April 1, 2011 at 6:33 am

      Also, I have been scouring pet rescue sites for a few months, looking to rescue/adopt a dog. The Patrick Story really fueled my fire for this. I have several applications in to different rescue groups, but havent found my dog yet. I’d like to know where these poor babies are headed and learn how to go about possibly adopting one. I dont want a hand out, I want to help and I need a new baby in my life ;)

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  27. Kristine says:
    April 4, 2011 at 2:45 am

    I want to help in some way. I would also love to adopt one of these precious angels. How can I find out any information. I live in Smyrna so volunteering to help clean or feed or anything I could do is easy for me as I’m not far away.

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  28. Carole Vance says:
    April 7, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    i volunteered for cuddle time during your great rescue project i was so touched by the care,love and help the Anima recue crew gave thes darling puppies. I would love to know where several of the dogs ended up so i might watch for their adoptions. I was so worried about Little Man because he was so traumatized and scared even after several days of touch therapy. Ihope he wont be passed over due to his shy and retiring behavior. He was really a sweet and loving puppy, just scared and afraid to be handled. thank you all for what you did. Iappreciate the opportunity to be a small part of the rescue project.God Bless your organization!

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