Here are a few pictures of the dogs that have now been transported. The rest will be on their way to Chattanooga and from there will head to their foster homes.
UPDATE
4/13/2009
Tests are going well. Although diagnosed with hook and whip worms and despite their near starvation, the dogs seem to be testing clear of brucellosis and are getting healthier by the day. We'll update further as tests and transports continue.
Five great organizations are working together with independent rescuers around the country to save 39 surviving Schipperkes seized in a raid on a Kentucky backyard commercial breeder accused of animal cruelty among other charges.
The dogs - which include nursing puppies, pregnant mothers, young adults, and seniors - are currently in the process of being surrendered to rescue by the Animal Control that originally took custody of and provided legal protection for them. None of these dogs had been cared for properly prior to seizure. They must undergo extensive testing and full veterinary care. They will require at minimum:
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These are just the basics. Some or even all could need more.
The minimum expected cost for proper care of EACH dog is $400.00 to $500.00. With 39 surviving dogs, that is a minimum total of $15,600.00.
This does not include expenses already paid, including almost $2,000.00 in health tests and support sent to aid the shelter for initial care which included initial emergency care for some of the dogs in distress.
Your help is needed!
Donations are desperately needed to ensure that SRN, CSC, Midwest, Ohio, and the Foundation have the necessary funds to complete this monumental rescue task and support the independent rescuers and groups who are providing foster homes, transport services, supplies, and assistance. Simply click on the button below to donate using your PayPal account or your credit card.
If you are having difficulty with with PayPal site, please call Laura Douglas at 717-201-6600 and she will handle the credit card transaction with you. If you prefer to mail your donation, simply send your check or money order to:
SchipperkeRescue.Net, Inc.
2360 Dairy Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
All donations are tax deductible and will be shared among the participating organizations providing funding.
Foster homes are needed as well.
If you are willing to foster or can provide transport for one or more of these Schips in need, please contact Susan Fogleman - project coordinator - at schipfreak@schipperkerescue.net.
If you are interested in adopting one of these dogs when they are ready, please fill out an application, which can be found HERE.
Thank you to all of those that have already come forward to support this project.
We will post additional information as it becomes available. Please check back regularly!