More than two dozen rescued dogs and puppies that were saved from “puppy mills,” or commercial breeding facilities, are getting a second chance at life and will soon be up for adoption in Massachusetts.
The 27 dogs — which are aged from roughly four-months to seven-years-old and include husky mixes, dachshunds, and beagles — were rescued through the MSPCA-Angell‘s partnership with the National Mill Dog Rescue.
They were saved from commercial facilities where female dogs are bred early and often, puppies are separated from their mothers too soon and many dogs suffer from overbreeding health issues, according to the MSPCA.
The dogs are expected to arrive in Massachusetts on Saturday on a flight through the Bissell Pet Foundation, where they will be met at the Hanscom Field airport in Bedford by MSCPA employees. They will undergo a 48-hour quarantine period upon arrival at the Northeast Animal Shelter.
That shelter, located in Salem, is where the animals will rest and recuperate before they’re available for adoption.
“We won’t know exactly when the dogs will be up for adoption until they’re in our care, and we have time to assess their condition,” said Jamie Garabedian, project manager in theMSPCA-Angell’s Animal Protection Division.
“Each dog is unique, so they might have different behavioral and medical needs, meaning they’ll be available at different times,” Garabedian said. “But whatever those needs are, they’ll get the best possible care with us before we find them the best possible homes.”
Those interested in adopting should monitor the MSPCA-Angell’s available animal page at mspca.org/adoptadog and check its social media pages for updates.