Hospital seeking homes for six small-breed dogs
Posted on Friday, September 5, 2008
The Best Friends Animal Hospital is still seeking homes for about six small-breed dogs seized from a puppy mill in Prairie Grove last month.
"We've gotten some really great homes for a good share of them, but we're still looking for good applicants on the rest," Michelle Wendell, animal hospital veterinarian, said.
The neglected dogs were among 40 others seized from a puppy mill on Aug. 11.
The animals were discovered by Wash- ington County animal control officers after their owner attempted to surrender several to the Fayetteville Animal Shelter. They had previously been used for breeding purposes but were no longer of use to their owner.
About half the dogs were taken to an animal shelter, while the rest were taken to the Best Friends Animal Hospital in Fayetteville. They were treated for various medical conditions, including mange.
Wendell said support from area residents and businesses has helped find homes for nearly a dozen of the neglected dogs.
"Some of the pet owners have gone above and beyond to make sure these animals have the best care," she said. "We've also received thousands of dollars in dog food."
Hills Pet Nutrition, Merial, Pfizer, Nutramax Laboratories, Schering-Plough and IDEXX Laboratories were among the businesses that donated dog food, vaccinations, surgical equipment, testing supplies and medication.
"They just came out of quarantine about a week ago," Wendell said. "We wanted to make absolutely sure that they were healthy and not contagious before we put them up for adoption. We've been absolutely amazed at the personalities that have come out of these dogs."
Animals currently available for adoption include two miniature dachshunds, two Chihuahuas and one Pomeranian. They can be viewed online by visiting the Web site www. petfinder. com / shelters / AR 172. html or by stopping by the Best Friends Animal Hospital, 4175 E. Mission Blvd.
For more information, contact the hospital's adoption coordinator, Tammy DeLeon, at 251-8387.
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