The ASPCA wishes to thank the following organizations and individuals for
their tremendous support during the recovery of more than 250 dogs last
week from a puppy mill in White County, Tennessee. It goes without saying
that a recovery effort of this magnitude would never happen without the
collaboration, dedication and support of so many!
White County Sheriff's Department, for their role in the investigation,
on-scene support, and ongoing committment to helping fight animal cruelty
American Humane Association, whose team went the extra mile in recovery as well as animal sheltering efforts (extra-special thanks to team leaders Diane Robinson and Tracy Reis!)
Nashville Humane Association, for helping recover and shelter animals, and
for taking 36 animals to their facility for adoption
Petsmart Charities, for donating much-needed supplies, and Alan Schwartz
Pedigree, for supplying dog food
Humane Society of the United States, for their initial role in the
investigation and coordination with local agencies who assisted
White County Humane Society, for providing dinner to rescue teams the night
of February 11
White County Corrections inmates, who cleaned and did heavy lifting at the
temporary shelter
Humane Society of South Mississippi, for providing transportation for 43
animals to the ASPCA Adoption Center
Charleston Animal Society, for taking 26 animals and sending Courtney
Gumienny to Tennessee to assist
Tailwaggers for Life, for sending its president, Charles Chaplin, to assist
SPCA of Texas, for taking 100 dogs to Dallas and McKinney, Texas for
adoption
A Place to Bark, Portland, Tenn., for taking 28 dogs for adoption
And to the following rescue groups, which took a total of 25 dogs for
adoption for placement into new homes in their communities:
DREAM Dachshund Rescue, Atlanta, Georgia
South Paw Rescue, Gainesboro, Tenn. &
All American Dachshund Rescue, Nashville
The following Tennessee veterinarians and professionals were also
tremendously helpful and lent their services to examine and treat animals
found at the scene:
Dr. Rebecca Coleman
Dr. Louie Lembo
Sloane Lembo
Dr. Kathy Gates
Dr. Jennifer Hamm
Dr. Julia Adams
Dr. Lucy Barrett
Dr. Denton Colwell
Ragland and Riley Veterinary Hospital in Cookeville
Putnam Spay/Neuter Clinic
And of course, the ASPCA wishes to thank the good people of Sparta and
Cookeville, Tennessee, who could not have been more appreciative and
hospitable during the recovery efforts.