Lannie will be available for adoption at Greentree Mall and Ed can be seen at the new Feeders Supply on State St on Sunday, December 12th. These animals will have their adoption fees paid by their sponsors and stay that way until they find a forever home!

The first Strays of Christmas are due to be released on the 12th, and we still need sponsors! This program selects the animals that have been at the shelter the longest or need a boost in highlighting their need for a home by providing the animal with a sponsored adoption.

The animals featured as a stray will have an add posted in the Tribune and on our website! Sponsors can have their name added to the ad, and any dedication that they want. Please contact us ASAP if you are interested in sponsoring one of the 12 Strays of Christmas!

Thanks to everyone for their interest in our mill dogs! There are a few facts and bits of information that we want to get out to the public:

1) Some of these dogs will begin to become available next week. They are all adult dogs ranging in age from 2-8 years of age. We will post the available dog’s photos on line the day before they are placed on our adoptable floor.

2) Dogs will be available on a first come first served basis. They will not be available for public viewing until they are adoptable.

3) There is an application/interview process for adopting any dog. In addition, veterinary references will be required. Applcations will be accepted for dogs only on the    day they become available.

4) We recommend that you read the information posted on our website about rehabilitating a puppy mill dog.

5) Please remember that donations of supplies and money can help in the care of all our animals. We ALWAYS need: bleach, paper towels, trash bags, hand soap, dish detergent, laundry detergent,  gently used blankets and towels.

Example of dogs seized on December 2 at Bloomfield puppy mill Sample of dogs seized in puppy mill seizure in Bloomfield

Sample of dogs seized in Bloomfield puppy mill raid

Sample of dogs seized in Bloomfield puppy mill raid

Many people are calling us expressing an interest in helping, or adopting a rescue dog! Thank you ALL for your offers of assistance! While all the dogs that urgently needed foster care have been placed with experienced foster families, you can still help!

We are going to need extra cleaning supplies: bleach, paper towels, laundry detergent, dishwashing soap, and hand soap are supplies that we never have enough of. In addition, the shelter animals need your used towels and blankets, and dog and cat toys. Canned Science Diet puppy food and puppy pads will be needed for foster families and for helping with the process of weaning puppies.

Monetary donations for the medical supplies needed for the care of these dogs can also make the difference. These can be made at the shelter, by mail, or even by PayPal through the website. These dogs are all currently receiving treatment for zoonotic parasitic diseases, and will soon begin their journey towards discovering what life can be like for a dog that’s a member of the family, not a piece of livestock! In addition, several of the pugs may need additional veterinary care for some congenital problems. Heartworm testing will begin next week, so keep your fingers crossed that all of the dogs are negative for heartworm disease. Everyone will be altered, vaccinated, and microchipped before being placed up for adoption.

The shelter anticipates that these small breed dogs will begin being released for adoption in mid-December. Do not overlook other dogs and cats that are available for adoption at your local animal shelter! The NAFC Animal Shelter will begin featuring sponsored animal adoptions in their 12 Strays of Christmas program on December 12th. Sponsors are still needed, so watch the website for upcoming announcements.

On December 3, 2010 the Humane Society of the United States will be stopping at the New Albany Floyd County (NAFC) Animal Shelter with animals that have been rescued from the Puppy Mill Bust in Bloomington, IN. (See Press Release below)