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The PuppyMill Dogs, and their wonderful new beginnings

Chika, Odi, Tomi, Rikki, Nina and Sachi, have all come from the same h**l hole, a backyard breeder who only used them to produce puppies for money, she did not care for them, in fact she hated them, she neglected them, yelled at them, and gave them no human kindness. They lived in a barn, some were never allowed outside. Feces covering the barn. The condition they were in is deplorable. No animal should have to live this kind of life. How can anyone sacrifice the life of a furbaby for money, these are the lucky ones, a lot of them were covered in wounds, blind and some are dead... They are all a little tentative, they all want love and are slowly gaining love and trust. They all have the loving nature of the Shih Tzu, but will need time to trust and understand that we "humans" want to love and be with them. In my home, they are learning this concept slowly, and are so happy to have fluffy pillows, toys, treats, food always available, and arms to embrace them. I feel the best home to adopt them will be one that already has another dog, as this is all they had was each other, and another dog would help them, or perhaps a home where someone is home a lot, to show them not all people are idiots.

(Adopted Feb.9/02)
Sachi
4 years old
Male/neutered
Shots current
14 lbs

Sachi is a little bewildered right now, he is very sweet, but shy now, once he feels more security, he will be fine. He lived his life with 24 other dogs in a barn for breeding, another backyard breeder making money off of these helpless dogs. He does have dry eye, and I will be taking him to the Ophthalmologist, to determine the best treatment for him. He is great with other doggies, does ride well in a car, but has absolutely no idea about walking on a leash.
Had his eye exam, he has dry eye, and has meds that he will need for his eyes for life. The positive news is his eyes will be normal again. He will need his eyes retested in 4-6 weeks, and than about once a year. As his eyes get better, the meds will decrease, and as for cost, that would be determined by the area you live in.Sachi was adopted for a couple of weeks, but what we now realize, is he must have another dog companion, this is his security, he does want to open up and give love, and having a buddy, does make it easier for him. While in the other home, it was so apparent of his loneliness of a dog friend, that the decision was made to return him, so I can find a home that will provide this for him. They brought him back because they could not bear to see him unhappy, and they cared about his happiness.

The homes all of these poor unloved, uncared for babies found is just amazing, I cannot thank the new owners enough.
Rikki, was adopted by two doting, loving, Moms, with hearts as big as the world, I adore these ladies, and I have the pleasure of being in constant contact with them, as she lives locally in Bellingham, WA...
Chester and Odi, went as I wanted to a home together, another fantastic home, who love these impish babies with a passion, they are going to obedience training, and are spoiled rotten, living now in Palouse, WA.
Nina is being loved and spoiled by a wonderful vet tech in Oregon.
Sachi, his story fills my heart, he has such a great family, his vision is improving , he has a new sister Doxie, and Lab, to play with, and a family that thinks he is the most wonderful furball, that God could have created.
Tomi, well he hit the jackpot as well, a lady that I found so endearing and wonderful, a lover of our furfriends, a person who has once again instilled my faith. She also adopted BeBe, because not only does she love these babies, she cares so deeply for their total well being...Tomi is now residing in a fabulous home, with his new sisters BeBe and Ginger, to be spoiled forever in Veronia, Oregon.

I huddle inside my small cage.
I can barely stand, it's so small, but that is ok,
because the wires of the floor cut into my bare feet when I do.
My skin is raw, and cut, where I've had to lay so uncomfortably
for hours on end, days without end, years that go on forever.
My body offers no comfort, as it's thin, and boney.

I have no bed on which to lay my body.
No blanket to cover me when I'm cold.
No furniture on which to sit.
No private place to do my "business".
No friends to call my own.
I am in Solitary Confinement,
with only myself for company.

My fellow "prisoners" can't help me,
for they too are in total misery.
Their lives are no better than my own.
I often hear their cries in the night.
Cries of pain, cries of sadness, cries of loneliness.

I am hungry, and sick, but my captors don't really care.
I receive no medical attention, as I'm not considered
important in the entire scheme of things.

My children give me a few moments of joy,
But they are taken too early, leaving my breasts filled with milk.
I know a different kind of pain now.
The pain of love lost.
The pain of true misery.

My stomach has stopped growling.
It's way beyond that, as I sit here with the pain.
Yesterday I Vomited blood, as my stomach began to turn on itself.
Today I saw hair falling out by handfuls.
What had been beautiful golden hair is now gone.
Part of me wonders if maybe it will be over soon.

I sit day in and day out, staring into space.
I have no family to remember to give me strength.
I know of no God to worship in times of fear.
I have no love to remember in times of pain.
I have no hope.

I have no hope,
For I am a prisoner of Cruelty.
A prisoner of Pain.
A prisoner of Greed.
A prisoner of War.

For I am a prisoner of a Puppy mill."

FIGHT PUPPY MILLS: ADOPT, DON’T SHOP


(Adopted Feb. 15/02) Darling Chester passed to the bridge from heart failure on Dec. 30/09 Chika(nka Chester) 18 months old Male/neutered Shots/current 10.7 lbs	(Adopted Jan.20/02) Rikki passed Dec./14 Rikki 18 months old Female/Spayed Shots current 7.8 lbs	(Adopted Feb.15/02) sweet Odi passed Oct./16 Odi 1 Year old Male/neutered Shots current 9.5 lbs