Animal Rescue Corps: Taking Action to End Puppy Mill Suffering

by Stephanie Feldstein · 2011-07-05 14:51:00 UTC
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Last month, Animal Rescue Corps was in Texas, rescuing animals from a hoarding situation, when they received word from the Houston County Sheriff's Office about a tip that there was a possible puppy mill in the area.

Working with the sheriff's office, they investigated the scene and found dogs of a variety of breeds, soaked in urine, with matted fur and living in small pens. They also found ducks, sick kittens, and rabbit trapped with his foot caught in his wire cage. All the animals on site lacked the necessities: clean water, fresh food and basic care.

Between the two cases, about 150 animals were rescued, including dogs, cats, horses, mules, rabbits and ducks. The animals went to Animal Rescue Corps' temporary shelter set up in Fort Worth, where they got the care and attention they desperately needed. ARC coordinated a series of five different transports to get these animals on their way to their new homes in Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and Utah.

Those suffering animals were given a chance at a new life, thanks to Animal Rescue Corps.

"The neglect and complete lack of regard for even basic animal welfare that was witnessed in both the recent hoarding and puppy mill cases in Texas is an important reminder of the need for both direct action and education," said Scotlund Haisley, president and founder of ARC. "Animal Rescue Corps was founded to be that resource to assist local communities to identify and correct these situations. I could not be more proud of the life-saving work we have accomplished, and the relationships we are building in these communities and with law enforcement will ensure that our work will only continue and expand."

Animal activists are often fighting for stronger laws to stop animal cruelty, and educating people on the issues — how to care for their own animals and how to spot and report animal abuse. These are critical steps to preventing suffering and fostering compassion. But we can't forget that there are already victims of cruelty and they need help today. That's where Animal Rescue Corps comes in. Their rescue operations help remind us what — and who — we're fighting for.

Help stop puppy mills by standing with Animal Rescue Corps.

Photo credit: Animal Rescue Corps

Stephanie Feldstein is a Change.org Editor who has been part of the animal welfare and rescue community for over a decade, and most recently worked for an environmental organization.

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