UNION COUNTY, N.C. - They’re headed to homes! They are the first dogs to leave an emergency shelter after being rescued from a Caldwell County puppy mill, and moved to foster homes.
Mason Creek Kennels shouldn't have been up and running in the first place.
The Secretary of State's Office told us it administratively dissolved the kennel last December.
The puppies rescued from the kennel are being treated for health problems. They will then be sent to foster homes before they can be adopted out.
“The bath is so exciting,” said Kathy Reilly.
Volunteers at Union County Animal Control are pampering a parade of pets.
“He’s very matted and he smells very bad,” said Kathy Reilly of a black and white Shitzu.
A Maltipoo looked like she’s never had any type of grooming. She also appeared to be in pain because of it.
“Look, she’s got a big sore right there," Reilly said.
There is also a mom Chihuahua and her four week old puppies. And a Boston Terrier and a few they’re not so sure of.
They are the first dogs to leave the emergency shelter where they were brought after 276 were rescued from a puppy mill.
Union County Animal Control workers and volunteers are getting them ready to head to foster homes.
We followed one dog to her temporary home. She could barely stand and couldn't walk.
Grandpa slowly introduced the Poth girls to the dog. Vets think it's probably a five-year-old Shitzu.
Seven-year-old Charlie Poth said, “She was with a bad guy and he didn’t take good care of her. Now she’s lucky to have us to foster her and take care of her until she gets adopted.”
Each of the girls have promised they will help with the new addition.
Eight-year-old Mary Claire said, “I’ll be kind to her. I’ll make sure she’s happy and comfortable.”
Five-year-old Sloane has promised to pick up after her.
“She’s so, so cute”, she said.
Grandpa wants to know what the girls will call her.
“We gotta find a name real fast girls. How ‘bout Lucky? Do you think lucky would be good? What do you think Sloane?”
The five-year-old who had the dog cuddling in her lap said, “Um yeah, that’s good!”
Lucky indeed.
Forty more dogs will be coming to the Charlotte Humane Society Saturday. Workers say they need donations. They need things like food, cages, and puppy pads.
For emergency needs, the Humane Society of Charlotte is accepting monetary donations and supplies to assist with fostering the puppies and dogs. They need items such as puppy pads, canned dog food, Ziploc gallon sized freezer bags. They also need Esbilac, which is puppy food for nursing mother dogs.
These items can be dropped off at their shelter located at 2700 Toomey Avenue. The office is open from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. every day.
