Operation Winter Storm Fern: 42 Pomsky and other “designer” mixes in need of emergency rescue as ARC raced against night and the winter storm
While Winter Storm Fern sent temperatures plummeting, Animal Rescue Corps’ Field Team was on the ground responding to a 42-dog emergency rescue in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
Animal Control asked ARC for urgent help after learning about dozens of Pomsky and other “designer” mixes — adults and puppies — caged and penned outdoors on the property of a backyard breeder, exposed to icy conditions as freezing weather returned after weeks of frigid temperatures. This case had too many dogs in one situation for local resources to help them. But cases like this are why ARC exists. ARC arrived on the scene to remove the dogs from dangerous conditions as night fell and temperatures dropped further.
Even with double-layered coats and a reputation for tolerating cold weather, domestic animals like dogs should never be left outside for prolonged periods in dangerously low temperatures. Frostbite and hypothermia can happen quickly — especially to puppies.
These dogs were used for profit and denied the care and affection that every dog deserves. With temperatures plummeting, this situation could not wait another day.
ARC’s Field Team mobilized immediately to prevent further suffering and potential loss of life. We obtained a surrender agreement from the breeder and raced against the clock to get these dogs and puppies safely to our Rescue Center outside Nashville.
At the Rescue Center, their healing journey begins. These sweet pups are receiving warmth, care, and veterinary attention. Later they will be matched with our placement partners to find the loving homes they have always deserved.
With your help, their new lives begin now.
Hi I’m very very interested in adopting one of the poor dogs left on the cold
Thank you for your interest and for choosing to adopt! Because of our focus on large-scale animal rescue, Animal Rescue Corps does not directly foster or adopt out the animals we rescue. As they are ready, we place the animals with pre-approved 501c3 non-profit placement partners where these animals will continue their journey to a loving home. You can see some of our placement partners here. https://animalrescuecorps.org/adopt/
Because of the volume of inquiries, volume of animals we rescue, and, sometimes, because of the preferences of our placement partners, we are broadly unable to provide placement information on specific animals. You can follow our social pages to see graduation posts tagging our incredible placement partners.
We encourage those looking to add a new companion animal to their family to visit our partners’ pages and local shelters and rescues and consider all the currently available animals. You will need to follow all application procedures and policies of the shelters and rescues handling the adoption; animals may not be immediately available for adoption upon placement. Best of luck finding your new best friend, and thank you always for choosing adoption.
Would love to be considered to adopt one of these babies. We have done rescues and really enjoy seeing dogs become dogs.
Thank you for your interest and for choosing to adopt! Because of our focus on large-scale animal rescue, Animal Rescue Corps does not directly foster or adopt out the animals we rescue. As they are ready, we place the animals with pre-approved 501c3 non-profit placement partners where these animals will continue their journey to a loving home. You can see some of our placement partners here. https://animalrescuecorps.org/adopt/
Because of the volume of inquiries, volume of animals we rescue, and, sometimes, because of the preferences of our placement partners, we are broadly unable to provide placement information on specific animals. You can follow our social pages to see graduation posts tagging our incredible placement partners.
We encourage those looking to add a new companion animal to their family to visit our partners’ pages and local shelters and rescues and consider all the currently available animals. You will need to follow all application procedures and policies of the shelters and rescues handling the adoption; animals may not be immediately available for adoption upon placement. Best of luck finding your new best friend, and thank you always for choosing adoption.
Will these dogs be available for adoption and through which shelter?
Thank you for your interest and for choosing to adopt! Because of our focus on large-scale animal rescue, Animal Rescue Corps does not directly foster or adopt out the animals we rescue. As they are ready, we place the animals with pre-approved 501c3 non-profit placement partners where these animals will continue their journey to a loving home. You can see some of our placement partners here. https://animalrescuecorps.org/adopt/
Because of the volume of inquiries, volume of animals we rescue, and, sometimes, because of the preferences of our placement partners, we are broadly unable to provide placement information on specific animals. You can follow our social pages to see graduation posts tagging our incredible placement partners.
We encourage those looking to add a new companion animal to their family to visit our partners’ pages and local shelters and rescues and consider all the currently available animals. You will need to follow all application procedures and policies of the shelters and rescues handling the adoption; animals may not be immediately available for adoption upon placement. Best of luck finding your new best friend, and thank you always for choosing adoption.