BISSELL Pet Foundation, a nationwide animal welfare organization, in partnership with Animal Rescue Corps, a nationwide nonprofit animal safety organization, responded to an pressing request from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office for help with greater than 150 dogs, together with schnauzers, mini-schnauzers, and numerous breeds residing in deplorable situations at an alleged puppy mill in Bear Creek, North Carolina. The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office seized all animals, and a suspected puppy mill proprietor was arrested and charged with a number of counts of animal cruelty.
Upon discovering the severity of the situations and the massive variety of dogs needing fast care, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office contacted BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Animal Incident Management (AIM) which shortly reached out to Animal Rescue Corps to type a coalition. Animal Rescue Corps is overseeing the rescue operation and sheltering, medical wants, transport, and care of the animals, in addition to authorized and proof documentation help whereas partnering with BISSELL Pet Foundation and AIM in operational planning, discipline removing, discipline volunteers, and funding. The rescue coalition was on scene with the required gear, provides, transport autos, volunteers, and a state-licensed veterinarian quickly after receiving the decision.
“A seizure of this size and magnitude is a crisis for any animal shelter. We applaud the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Resources for addressing this egregious case of neglect and cruelty,” stated Cathy Bissell, founding father of BISSELL Pet Foundation. “These animals have been bred for greed with no regard for their health or welfare.”
“Every rescued dog from a puppy mill represents a triumph against cruelty,” stated Tim Woodward, Executive Director of Animal Rescue Corps. “We work to shed light on the dark reality of puppy mills and emphasize the transformative power of adoption in providing these animals with the love and care they deserve.”
Responders to this operation discovered dozens of dogs residing in insufficient housing and surrounded by a number of inches of urine and feces, along with a number of who have been already deceased. These dogs, together with new child puppies, have endured extreme neglect and extended publicity to excessive ranges of ammonia, leading to dehydration, malnutrition, parasites, untreated accidents and diseases, extreme matting, pores and skin situations, and different life-threatening medical situations per continual neglect. In partnership with the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office, BISSELL Pet Foundation and Animal Rescue Corps eliminated the dogs and can transport them to an undisclosed rescue facility the place they are going to obtain fast medical, bodily, and social care.
“We recognize that not all victims of abuse are people, and we take animal cruelty very seriously,” stated Sheriff Mike Roberson. “We’re committed to fully enforcing state laws, holding those responsible for such acts accountable. We’re also grateful for the assistance of BISSELL Pet Foundation and Animal Rescue Corps in helping address this situation. Together, as a community, we will work to ensure a safe and compassionate environment for all, human and animal alike.”
To be taught extra, donate, or volunteer in assist of those dogs, please go to animalrescuecorps.org and bissellpetfoundation.org
