Elyse’s Adoption Diary:
Man, oh man. I’ve never seen anything like it; crowds started lining up outside our Adoption Center at 5:30 A.M. today. No, not to see the Jonas Brothers—to adopt one of the dogs we rescued from a puppy mill in Tennessee.
The line was down the block and around the corner!
We opened our doors at 11:00 A.M. and the good people of New York City began filling out applications. Believe it or not, there was a method behind the madness. Organized chaos!
We always have plenty of volunteers to help out. In this case we were needed to herd the crowds and keep them entertained in the holding room. That’s me in the center! I’m probably smiling because I got to alphabetize—wahoo! I know, I know. I’m such a geek.
“Want me?”
“Who’s ready to adopt us? We’re all ears”
“How do you like my underbite? No braces, please. There are hundreds of people here to adopt me, and I ain’t goin’ home with nobody giving me braces.”
** To see more photos of the puppy mill dogs at our Adoption Center, check out our photo album.
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Category: Adoption Diaries
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Submitted by Elizabeth Calderon at: January 27, 2010
I think man should love dogs cause a dog would save his owner for something bad happening to him. I would like to see the dogs in the shelter.
Submitted by Johanna kortman at: January 3, 2010
Dog stood up for man,man's reward,abuse. i think if more people loved dog there would be less cruelty in this world.
Submitted by Anonymous at: May 15, 2009
want to adopt
Submitted by patrice carline at: March 31, 2009
i too would like to know what happened to the last puppy that didn't get adopted........
Submitted by rsgfdtewaskutrirts at: March 5, 2009
I love the pics of the animals. so glad they got adopted
Submitted by Angela M at: March 5, 2009
God bless the people who had adopted these dogs into loving homes.
Submitted by Lilly at: March 5, 2009
Im glad the dogs got a good home ! I hope the ASPCA continues to help animals fight for there life............. as well as I.
Submitted by Peggy at: March 4, 2009
I also wanted to know what happened to the last puppy?
Submitted by Rita Donahue at: March 3, 2009
What happened to the last puppy that wasn't adopted that day?
Submitted by sondra at: March 2, 2009
i would have loved to have one of these small dogs myself. i love animals and have 5 of my own and if i had the room would probably have 5 more. you all do great work to find them good homes and not someone to just chain to a tree. i get very upset with people and how they do their animals. don't want them to care for then don't get them. you keep up the great work and god bless ya all for all you do. North Carolina
Submitted by Kylie Redding at: March 2, 2009
HI i hate animals
Submitted by another rescue supporter at: March 1, 2009
While I commend and am thrilled to know so many people wanted to adopt, I hope that the ASPCA stressed to the adopters how very different and how much work is involved with a former puppymill dog. I have a 2yr old shih tzu that was rescue. She's been with me a little more than a year and believe me it takes a lot of time, patience and work to rehab these dogs into loving pets. She has come quite a long way and I'm still working on some things with her.
Submitted by MARY at: February 28, 2009
Do they have a ASPCA in Indianapolis, in ??
Submitted by Roz at: February 28, 2009
The woman whose puppymill was raided was raided several years ago and the dogs confiscated. She got off with a slap on the wrist, and flaunted the law by starting up her puppy hell once again. I pray that this time she doesnt get off so easily and is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law for each and every innocent animal that was forced to endure all the pain and suffering she put them through.
Submitted by Angela at: February 27, 2009
As one of the volunteers who helped take care of these puppy mill dogs and get them loaded up to go to the ASPCA (among other agencies) I believe that the "last dog" may be one of the dogs that was extremely frightened or unsocialized or possibly one of the blind dogs. I am of course not positive but I know that there were a few dogs who were going to need more work/rehabilitation before they could be adopted out.
Submitted by Melissa G at: February 27, 2009
Pray for these animals in their new homes. I myself have adopted a Saint Bernard< "Panda" from Monroe County Tennessee in April 2008, who was neglected/mistreated by her previous owner and ended up chewing her own leg off for survival. Dealing with a handicapped dog from a rescue is priceless :) We are blessed.
Submitted by ERIN MAXWELL at: February 27, 2009
MY heart is touched that these wonderful animals will have GREAT HOMES AND LOVING FAMILIES NOW! I too adopted a dog from a puppy mill, it's alot of work but it worth everything!!!!
Submitted by Kimberly S at: February 27, 2009
What a wonderful story! I too, would like to know what happened to the last dog?
Submitted by Sheila at: February 27, 2009
I am so happy some people have the guts to repoert a puppy mill when they suspect one. There is no amount of money that is worth any animal suffering the way thoes poor little dogs do everyday of their lives. I wish there was a way to shut every puppy mill down. What ever happen to people working for their money? Why use a little dog to make money for you and all you do is mistreat it? They need to have tougher laws for animal cruelty. Thesepeople need to treated the same way they treated their "so caooed pets". I am so happy every time I hear about a bust on a puppy mill. I wish I was able to take some until they were adopted, but I already have 8 dogs and 2 cats which I love very much. They are always with food and water and vet check up and I try to bath them at least once a week. Heads up to all of you for a great job that you are doing. I watch the animal planet every day and it is so sad to see the poor dogs that are picked up. Thanks for the good job. Keep up the good work
Submitted by rescue supporter at: February 27, 2009
Puppy mill rescues need a completely different type of parent. They cannot be adopted to just anyone who walks in the ASPCA. They need to be rehabilitated since they suffer from post traumatic stress disorder in addition to many other health issues. I understand that they screen people but there's only so much the ASPCA can do. I fear for the future of these dogs. I don't want them adopted to a home that doesn't understand their needs. PS Damon from Virginia - there are a ton of schnauzers in your own state of VA to adopt. Go to petfinder.com and find a shnauzer that needs your help locally and wasn't so lucky to get on TV.
Submitted by johanna kortman at: February 27, 2009
I believe we have a responsibility to these animals to give them a decendent life food water and a home that is not a lot but for animals its another life>
Submitted by Loves Dogs at: February 27, 2009
The last dog that was not adopted, (38 out of 39 dogs were adopted) what happened to that dog?
Submitted by Tyler Waldrop at: February 26, 2009
This is such an amazing story, I love the ASPCA and everything you do and will never stop donating to your cause. Your truly are worth every penny, seeing these animals rescued and the wrongdoers brought to justice, brings a tear to my eyes everytime.
Submitted by Bubbly66 at: February 25, 2009
These puppy mills have to be stopped - I have 7 rescues of my own and know I can take no more in, so donate to the ASPCA and am going to start a fund to help dogs with heartworm. There are so many animals out there who need a home, but if that is not possible why not get involved and help out at your local shelter - there is always a dog to cuddle, clean or walk!!! A spare $20 to the ASPCA will also be used to help animals in the right way. Don't take one of these puppies in unless you know you have the time, money and patience to give them a good home. The last dog I took in adores me, but after 7 months will still go rigid and look scared if I pick him up on my terms!!
Submitted by chyann lewis at: February 25, 2009
where can i get a pitbull puppy ta
Submitted by Anonymous at: February 25, 2009
To Heather: Many of the rescued dogs stayed in Tennessee. You CAN adopt one! Look here for a list of shelters they went to: http://www.aspca.org/fight-animal-cruelty/puppy-mills/thank-you.html
Submitted by Crissy at: February 25, 2009
How wonderful!!! All these compassionate New Yorkers coming out to adopt these dogs who need good homes. YAY!!!
Submitted by Heather at: February 25, 2009
I am from TN and I wish I had the chance to get one of these dogs! I would absolutely LOVE to give one or two of them a good home! I hate that this puppy mill puts a bad look on people in TN! Not everyone in TN would treat dogs this way! I am glad to see that the dogs are getting good homes!
Submitted by anonymous at: February 25, 2009
I wouldn't adopt a dog to anyone who wasn't aware of how to use proper english when discussing the action.
Submitted by Emma Hanson at: February 24, 2009
i really love dogs a lot!
Submitted by Damon Gates at: February 24, 2009
My wife and I saw the Puppies on the Today Show Sunday morning - we live in Williamsburg VA. I just called your number, learned that there are only five dogs left for adoption We are interested in London, the Schnauzer featured on the Today Show and your web site. How do we adopt from far away?
Submitted by Ana Martinez at: February 24, 2009
if i had money i would go and buy a dog or adopt one which i would really like to adopt one but i dont know where aspca is at
Submitted by kaneesha at: February 24, 2009
if i knew where the aspca building wuz n i had money i would definitely go n buy or adopt one b-cuz they r so cute n they need ahome just like the rest of the animalz