Specializing in Purebred Cats, esp Persians & Himalayans
We have adopted over 2800 cats and dogs since 2003!
Earlier this year the Oprah Show ran a story on Puppy Mills. Lisa Ling's report on the dogs' treatment, living conditions, and where Puppy Mill puppies end up was startling and hard to watch. Weeks before the Oprah show aired, PACC911 and 30 dog rescues, including AJ's Best Friends, were making arrangements for Puppy Mill dogs to be brought to Phoenix. Saturday evening, May 10th, 150 rescuers, veterinarians, vet techs, media, and volunteers gathered to welcome 120 dogs who were finally released from their puppy mill prisons in Missouri. The story was live and it aired on channel TV12.
We took home 3 male Yorkies and 1 female Pomeranian.
Taz is a 7 yr old blue/gold tiny male Yorkie
BamBam is a 3 yr old brown.gold male Yorkie
Yogie is a 4 yr old silver/tan male Yorkie/Silkie
Pixie is a 6 yr old white/black tiny female Pomeranian
All of the dogs need to be spayed/neutered and most need dentals. The initial examination by the vet on Saturday evening revealed that some of our dogs may need to have additional surgery before they are available for adoption. If you wish to donate to their care, please click here
or send your tax deductible donation to our mailing address at:
AJ's Best Friends Rescue
Puppy Mill Pups
PMB 401, 835 W Warner Rd Ste 101
Gilbert, AZ 85233
After the dogs are ready for adoption, they will be looking for special adoptive homes. They will need someone who will work on their housetraining and socialization. These dogs would do best in a home with another well socialized dog and a fenced yard for security. They are not good apartment/condo type dogs because they'll bark a lot and have not been housetrained, and they are not good with small children. They will need homes where someone is home more often then not, and has the time to teach them that their former life of neglect is over. If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Matchmaker Questionnaire.
Considering the lack of human kindness towards these dogs it was most surprising to me to see how loving and gentle they all were. During the 8+ hrs that we were there grooming, I did not hear one dog bark. With all the noise of people snapping pictures, people putting on ID tags, administering shots, vets performing examinations, groomers shaving, bathing, blow drying, knowing that these dogs have never seen more than one or two people in their entire lives, all of this must have been extremely scarey for them, and they were probably quite shell-shocked. After having spent almost 40minutes shaving dreadlocks off one of the most matted dogs Saturday evening, this one little Bichonpoo mustered every ounce of courage in him and ever so gently reached up and licked my face. That little lick was all he had to give, but lucky the person who adopts him, for they will get to share their life with one very grateful little boy.
The pictures below contain many breeds of dogs. We do not know which of the dogs were released from this mill, and we do not know which dogs are with what rescues. Here are some quick facts on what a Puppy Mill is . There will be a lot of focus on this subject this year.
Yavapai County Woman "was more than a puppy mill, she was an animal hoarder". Jeanne Semet has agreed to relinquish all rights to the Persian cats that have been in our care since her jail term started September 22nd. More about this case here.
UPDATE: Jeanne semet received 87 days in jail and 1 year probation.
It takes a lot of time and money to get these cats into adoptable shape. Please help us help more cats like the ones listed above. We have set up a PayPal account.
All donations are secure, tax deductible, and sent directly to AJ's Best Friends Rescue Emergency Medical Fund
OR you can mail your tax deductable check to: AJ's Best Friends Rescue PMB 401 835 W Warner Rd, Suite 101 Gilbert, AZ 85233
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IF EVERY CAT HAD A HOME...EVERY HOME WOULD HAVE 46 CATS!
Become a Foster Parent for our Persians and Pooches that need temporary care! Foster families provide T.L.C. for orphaned pets until they become available for adoption. YOUcan make all the difference in a rescued pet's life. To learn more about what fostering is, why it saves lives, and how you can help. click here.
Friday, May 16, 2008
