Bear Creek, NC – Through the collaborative efforts of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office, Animal Rescue Corps, and BISSELL Pet Foundation, 85 dogs and puppies, out of the 214 initially seized final month from a suspected puppy mill in Bear Creek, are able to embark on their journey to loving properties.
These dogs, previously beneath the custody of two suspected puppy mill operators, at the moment are beneath the care of Animal Rescue Corps at its Rescue Center exterior of Nashville, TN, the place they’ve acquired complete veterinary consideration, medical care, and behavioral help, getting ready them for his or her subsequent chapter. The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office extends its gratitude to Animal Rescue Corps and BISSELL Pet Foundation for his or her dedication to the welfare of those animals.
Acting upon a decide’s order, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office facilitated the transition of those animals to Animal Rescue Corps, a 501(c)3 organization. The give up settlement permits Animal Rescue Corps and BISSELL Pet Foundation to provoke the transport and placement course of for these dogs. Some will discover refuge in North Carolina-based rescues and shelters, together with Pawfect Match Rescue in Holly Springs, Forsyth Humane Society in Winston-Salem, and Humane Society of Charlotte in Charlotte.
These dogs might be available for adoption as soon as they’ve been spayed and neutered. Interested adopters are inspired to watch the social media channels of these shelters for updates on adoption availability.
While these 85 dogs are on their approach to new beginnings, the remaining dogs are nonetheless thought of proof of against the law and stay beneath the custody of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office.
“We are committed to ensuring the welfare of these animals and upholding justice,” mentioned Sheriff Mike Roberson. “The custody of these dogs by the Sheriff’s Office is essential as they are considered evidence of a crime. Our partnership with Animal Rescue Corps signifies our dedication to their well-being as we navigate through the legal process.”
Animal Rescue Corps, likewise, stays dedicated to offering ongoing care and help for the remaining dogs to make sure they obtain all mandatory medical consideration, socialization, and rehabilitation. Their well-being stays the CCSO’s high precedence all through the authorized course of.
“Animal Rescue Corp’s Rescue Center allows animal victims of suspected cruelty, neglect, disaster, and other large-scale cases to recover from their trauma, which allows communities like Chatham County more resources to support their community’s at-risk animals,” mentioned Animal Rescue Corps govt director Tim Woodward. “We couldn’t be happier for these 85 dogs ready to graduate from Animal Rescue Corps’ care program and find their place as loved family members, while we remain equally dedicated to the 136 dogs who will remain in our care through the legal process.”
