HSUS rescues 700 dogs, closes puppy mill

[flvegan]

The Humane Society of the United States transported approximately 100 dogs Monday afternoon who were rescued from a Tennessee puppy mill to its Gaithersburg, Md., office.

The puppy mill housed more than 700 animals, making it the largest mill busted in Tenn. history.

"This case is especially important because its effects will reach far beyond the 682 dogs who we removed from the puppy mill in Tennessee," said Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The HSUS.

"By increasing public awareness of the horrors of puppy mills, this case will help countless dogs across the country."

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After taking in such a large number of animals, The HSUS reached out to partner shelters across the country asking for assistance in placing the animals.

All 682 dogs have now been placed with humane organizations and will soon be evaluated and put up for adoption.

The Washington Humane Society and Washington Animal Rescue League took approximately 100 of the dogs rescued in Tennessee.

The journey marked a happy new beginning for the neglected dogs.

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