This may be off the topic here, but I want to make this avalible to any and everyone whom thinks they know of anyone whom can help these poor babies, I hate to think of the alternatives! Hugz, Robin..please cross post!

Massive dog breeding farm rescue in Va.
By HANK KURZ Jr., Associated Press Writer
Thu Nov 8, 10:31 PM ET

RICHMOND, Va. - A dog breeding operation that was home to more than 600
breeding females is now the site of a huge rescue operation, with the
owner agreeing to relinquish nearly 1,000 dogs for treatment and possible
adoption.

Hundreds of puppies, mostly small, purebred varieties such as pugs, corgis
and King Charles spaniels were taken to an emergency operations center
staffed by volunteer veterinarians, Carroll County Administrator Gary
Larrowe said Thursday.

He estimated that as many as 120 people are involved at any given time,
and said the pet store chain PetSmart sent a tractor-trailer load of
supplies.

"I'm not sure what we would have done with 1,000 dogs otherwise," he said.

The dog breeding operation was uncovered by the Humane Society of the
United States during a five-month investigation into so-called "puppy
mills" in Virginia. Local animal rights groups made sure the county was
aware of the report, and the county then asked for state help.

Many of the dogs were discovered in cages made of wire fencing and wood
framing, said the Humane Society's John Snyder. The animals largely
appeared to be in good shape, Larrowe said, although many were denied the
socialization that produces good pets.

Junior Horton, the owner of the breeding operation, has been breeding dogs
for more than 20 years, he told authorities, and had a license to have as
many as 500 dogs.

Earlier this week, Horton called the effort to remove dogs from his farm
"dognapping. " He said, "They just come in on me out of the blue."

"I've got the best kennel in southwest Virginia," he said.

In negotiations with county officials, Horton will keep 200 dogs and will
secure the proper licensing and comply with federal laws for dog breeders,
Larrowe said.

He could eventually face charges that include animal cruelty, but he has
cooperated as authorities work to remove the dogs from his farm, treat
them and send them on to shelters.

Animal shelters up and down the East Coast are preparing for arrivals.

The dogs, once cleared for release, will be sent to shelters from as far
away as Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to upstate New York, Snyder said.

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Thanks Robin, this is really heartbreaking!

I'm turning this to a "Pets Needing Homes" thread so we can all post here the poor homeless furbabies' plights that tug our hearts. There's never enough places to spread the word.

*** PLEASE CROSS-POST & FORWARD ***

Jill C.

**URGENT **.......Hi, my name is Gator......I'm still at LEVY COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES waiting for someone to see how special I am....... the shelter is running out of empty kennels..... everyone who works at the shelter is so dedicated to saving us.......but, when the last kennel is filled.............what do you think their choices are?............I've heard all of the rescue groups that work with Levy County do so because the shelter cares what happens to us........each of us is given a chance .........we are temperment tested, we have our pictures taken, posted on the shelter's website, and crossposted on B's Dog and Puppy Rescue...........so many of us have just been thrown away by the ones who were suppose to love us........and now we have become homeless........if you could come to the shelter and look into our eyes........you would see our fear, loneliness, sadness, and confusion .........we know what our chances are of walking out proudly with our new family.....vs......being carried out in a bag........ we have so much LOVE to give....... all we need is a second chance ...............we are hoping for a miracle before the NEXT EUTHANASIA DAY

CHECK ME OUT ... I WILL LOVE YOU ALWAYS

MY WEBSITE:

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=9548277

the shelter people say he is a wonderful dog and would be great ... great temperment and a beautiful dog , please post for him .. thanks jill