Puppy Mill Rescue Team

08/30/2024

Today is another Freedom Friday for some lucky puppy mill survivors! We currently have volunteer drivers on the road traveling 820 miles total to get a total of 40 dogs from mills into their foster homes within our network of rescues. Twenty-five (25) of them are in the rescue van on the road right now! We estimate that we will need 41 gallons of gas to make this happen.

Can you help sponsor this run by donating $5.00 towards a gallon of gas?

Your donations will be gratefully accepted via:
Paypal
[email protected]
Venmo
Or through the donate button on this post.

Your support is critical in helping us rescue these dogs! As we continue through 2024 and even nearing 2025, the need seems never-ending… as always, we couldn’t do it without you!

08/24/2024

Come say hi tomorrow in Webster, NY!

08/13/2024

We constantly are asked to help dogs of every size, shape, age from every background. We have heard and seen the saddest stories get happy endings. From mother dogs with newborn puppies, to old dogs that need a soft spot to land, and everything in between. Are you willing to temporarily open your home to save a life? We need you! Currently looking for fosters in the Cleveland, OH and Buffalo to Syracuse, NY areas. We provide the support & supplies and you provide the love ❤️

🐾Apply here for more information on how to help: https://www.cognitoforms.com/PuppyMillRescueTeam/PuppyMillRescueTeamPMRTFosterApplication

08/10/2024

Some of our Mini Goldendoodles from last week’s puppy mill transport have started to accept adoption applications ❤️ These girls are all 5 years old, learning to trust, and searching for a patient home with a fenced yard. Who is looking to open their heart and home to a sweet girl that is deserving of a future full of love?! All 3 are being fostered in the Rochester, NY area. You can find their individual profiles here: https://puppymillrescueteam.org/adopt-a-puppy-mill-survivor/available-dogs/

🐾Apply to adopt here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/PuppyMillRescueTeam/PuppyMillRescueTeamDogApplication

08/02/2024

Today is another Freedom Friday for some lucky puppy mill survivors! We currently have volunteer drivers on the road traveling 820 miles total to get 23 dogs from mills into their foster homes within our network of rescues. Here is a glimpse of the faces your donations will help get to freedom today ❤️

We estimate that we will need 41 gallons of gas to make this happen. Can you help sponsor this run by donating $5.00 towards a gallon of gas?

Your donations will be gratefully accepted via:
Paypal
[email protected]
Venmo

or through the donate button on this post.

Your support is critical in helping us rescue these dogs! There continues to be a never-ending need to rescue these discarded mill dogs. As these dogs get their freedom ride, we already have more waiting for help. As always, we couldn’t do it without you!

07/31/2024

WOW! Thank you to everyone that came out to support PMRT ❤️ This will change the lives of many dogs!

Thank you to all who donated. This money will go directly to the dogs for food & medical bills

07/28/2024

Happening now!

Basket raffle 🎟️
Exercise classes open to the public 🚲💪
> starting at 9:00am and 10:00am
Live music from Peter Ryan 🎶
🐾 All of these adoptable dogs below!

Come say hi from 8:30 - 11:00 am

The Fitness Company
855 Publishers Pkwy, Webster, NY 14580

07/24/2024

Exercise classes 💪, live music 🎶, raffle prizes 🎟️ & adoptable dogs 🐶! Come out to say Hi!

Emma the Mini Goldendoodle will be making her first appearance as an adoptable dog this weekend! Basket raffle, exercise classes open to the public, live music, and adoptable dogs! Come say hi from 8:30 - 11:00 am on Sunday🐾

The Fitness Company
855 Publishers Pkwy, Webster, NY 14580

https://facebook.com/events/s/puppy-mill-rescue-fundraiser/430011583359697/

07/05/2024

One of our Adoptables recently rescued from a puppy mill - how precious is Avery?!

Adopted

The other day Wilbur broke the internet. Can we do the same for his sister Avery?! She is an 8 week old hairless French bulldog x Chinese Crested puppy. Avery is a double merle which resulted in her being blind & deaf. She is special needs, but this just means she needs a special home! We are considering local applicants for her. She is being fostered in the Rochester, NY area. You can read more about Avery here: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/avery-72248605/ny/rochester/puppy-mill-rescue-team-ny1447/

🐾Apply to adopt here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/PuppyMillRescueTeam/PuppyMillRescueTeamDogApplication

07/03/2024

Help keep your pets safe!!
Every year dogs run scared from fireworks and are lost. Your dog does not want to go watch the fireworks with you. Set them up for success for the next few days where fireworks can be anticipated in your neighborhood. 🎆

06/28/2024

Natasha had life-saving heart surgery so that she can live a long, normal life in a forever home. Yet, this adorable Pomsky is still waiting for the happy ending we envisioned for her! One month on Petfinder without a single application. Natasha is 8 months old and around 25 pounds. She will not be a large dog, and has puppy enthusiasm perfect for joining all your adventures. Natasha is being fostered in the Rochester, NY area. Will you please share her to help find her forever home?

You can read more about her here: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/natasha-71735340/ny/rochester/puppy-mill-rescue-team-ny1447/

🐾Apply to adopt here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/PuppyMillRescueTeam/PuppyMillRescueTeamDogApplication

06/23/2024

06/21/2024

Today is another Freedom Friday for some lucky puppy mill survivors! We currently have volunteer drivers on the road traveling 820 miles total to get 29 lucky pups from mills into their foster homes within our network of rescues. ❤️

We estimate that we will need 41 gallons of gas to make this happen. Can you help sponsor this run by donating $5.00 towards a gallon of gas?

Your donations will be gratefully accepted via:
Paypal
[email protected]
Venmo

or through the donate button on this post.

Your support is critical in helping us rescue these dogs! As we continue into 2024, the need seems never-ending… as always, we couldn’t do it without you! 🐾

06/15/2024

Yesterday afternoon we got a call about a young Boston Terrier in Ohio with a medical emergency. This poor pup, only 4 months old was dropped off at a vet hospital with a severe pr*****ed re**um by a breeder. The kind of breeder that disposes of their dogs when they cannot profit off them, or dogs that may cost them money.
Medical emergencies are always anxiety provoking. Emergencies on a Friday afternoon are some of the worst. The hospital where the dog was dumped could not do surgery until Monday- waiting would have been a death sentence. We needed a transporter, a doctor, a rescue that could commit to the dog, and a miracle. Our rescue did not have a volunteer in the area to assist.
We leaned on the Lisa Marcera Miracle Fund to help give this guy a chance at rescue, $500.00 of grant money was offered to a committing rescue to use towards his surgery.
Fortunately, for this guy, now known as Angus, magic happened. Stop the Suffering Animal Rescue of Ohio, quickly put a plan in place and Angus was able to have a purse string surgery last night, he will have additional surgery next week.
We are grateful for our rescue partners who step up when it is needed most, and we are grateful for the Lisa Marcera fund that allows us to help dogs in crisis, just as Lisa would.
If you would like to help dogs like Angus please consider making a contribution towards her grant on our website https://puppymillrescueteam.org/lisa-marcera-miracle-fund/ or you can use the donate button.

06/07/2024

We are honored to be selected as Kel's Kitchen charity of the month! She has so many wonderful cookies flavors, and custom designs! Pick up is near North Tonawanda, NY. Place your order in June & we will receive a portion of the sales! 🐾

06/07/2024

We would be so honored if you voted for Puppy Mill Rescue Team in the comments on this post! Please go to the original post to comment our name - the dogs thank you! 🐾❤️

Thursdays on the Water 97 Rock

06/01/2024

Come out tomorrow to the Flash Day Fundraiser!
We will be posted up at Til Death Tattoos & Piercings in East Aurora, tattoo sign ups starting at 10am - cash only💵

Basket raffle, vendors, adoptable dogs!!
All of the dogs pictured here will be hanging out at various times between 10-4. I’m sure we will get some surprise guests too. Located right next to 42 North which has a dog friendly patio - come spend the day in EA !

Can’t come but want to join in on the fun??
Send a donation for a chance at our virtual 50/50! Tickets are $2.00 each. Include your full name and 50/50 in the notes.

Venmo ( last 4: 9077)
PayPal

Hope to see you there! ❤️

06/01/2024

We are SO EXCITED that our event with Til Death Tattoos & Piercings is THIS SUNDAY! Check out the comments below for the selected images for the event. There will be a huge basket raffle, 50/50, vendors and of course adoptable dogs! 🐾

Just a few reminders for the day of the event:
✨Event begins at 11am-
SIGN UP BEGINS AT 10am!
✨Vendors/artists need to get ready in the morning, so please be patient with us!
✨75 for line work only
✨100 for black and grey shading
✨LIMIT of 2 tattoos per person- IF there is time, you can sign up for the end of the list to get more. We want everyone who wants to get tattooed to at least be able to get one!!
✨THIS EVENT IS CASH ONLY for the tattoos

Til Death Tattoos of East Aurora is partnering with one of our fosters Melissa Reidy of Black Muddy River Tattoo Studio in Chaffee. This event will take place starting at 11AM, and run through the afternoon while the artists tattoo!

Til Death Tattoos is located at :
652 Main St., East Aurora, NY 14052
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! 🐾

05/31/2024

Another puppy discarded by a puppy mill for an injury that can be fixed! 😡😢

Ruby is an 11 week old Golden Retriever that was dumped by a puppy mill… dropped at the vet as a euthanasia request for having a broken leg. Fortunately for her, we weren’t going to let that happen! Unfortunately for her, it is a complex break. For now her leg is wrapped and she is not in pain. She has a follow up appointment *tomorrow* to see what our next steps will be for this cute girl. Want to help us give her a chance at a brighter future? Donations would be appreciated so we can move forward with the best option they give us. Any little bit helps! 🐾

Venmo: (last 4: 9077)
PayPal: [email protected]

05/27/2024

Help support PMRT & maybe win some money!? Win - Win for the dogs and you 🐾

Want to participate in our 50/50 raffle to benefit the Puppy Mill Rescue Team but can’t attend the event?

You can enter online until Saturday at 3p!!!!
✨TICKETS ARE $2 each!!
✨Venmo: (last 4 of phone # 9077)
✨PayPal: [email protected]
✨Must put name AND contact info to enter! (You can set to private so only the rescue team can access this info)
✨We will fill out your ticket for entry to be drawn at the event on Sunday!!!!

Want to see the beautiful dogs they have up for adoption? Check out their page Puppy Mill Rescue Team: Adoptions !!!

05/17/2024

Today is another Freedom Friday for some lucky puppy mill survivors! We currently have volunteer drivers on the road traveling 820 miles total to get 23 dogs from mills into their foster homes within our network of rescues. An additional 7 were picked up directly from the vet, totaling 30 dogs safe from puppy mills today!

We estimate that we will need 41 gallons of gas to make this happen. Can you help sponsor this run by donating $5.00 towards a gallon of gas?

Your donations will be gratefully accepted via:
Paypal
[email protected]
Venmo

or through the donate button on this post.

Your support is critical in helping us rescue these dogs…. As always, we couldn’t do it without you! 🩵

05/07/2024

This beautiful girl, now known as Natasha came into our rescue on April 5th. She needed a rescue group to commit to her to save her from euthanasia. She was facing euthanasia because she was born with a heart defect and subsequently has a grade VI heart murmur.

We knew we were operating with a financial deficit due to the numerous medical cases we have taken on this year. We also knew we had to try to help her.

Since arriving in our care Natasha has undergone 3 heart evaluations. The initial one, indicated that Natasha had a severe PDA and may already be suffering from heart failure. We were told that surgery was not an option and that we should consider her a hospice case. The most recent electrocardiogram , performed at Cornell last week by cardiologists told a different story.
We learned that she is a surgical candidate and that she has a very good prognosis if surgery was performed quickly.

Well, Natasha has her bags packed, and is headed back to Cornell tomorrow for surgery on Thursday.

The estimate to save her life- $5,100.-6,800. A copy of the estimate will be in the comment section of this post.

We couldn't say no, so we are saying please help instead. If you have a few dollars to spare, please show some love to Natasha and PMRT. Your support inspires us. Your generosity is the reason we can continue to save lives, over and over again.

04/19/2024

Today is another Freedom Friday for some lucky puppy mill survivors! We currently have volunteer drivers on the road traveling 820 miles total to get 19 dogs from mills into their foster homes within our network of rescues.🐾

We estimate that we will need 41 gallons of gas to make this happen. Can you help sponsor this run by donating $5.00 towards a gallon of gas?

Your donations will be gratefully accepted via:
Paypal
[email protected]
Venmo

or through the donate button on this post.

Your support is critical in helping us rescue these dogs! As we continue into 2024, the need seems never-ending… as always, we couldn’t do it without you! ❤️

04/15/2024

Today we are sad, and angry. Sad because we are caring for a really sick dog. Angry because it is allowed to happen again and again.
This is Teaghan. We recently rescued her from a puppy mill. She is 7. She lived 7 long years in captivity.
Sadly, puppy mills are not illegal. They are regulated by the Department of Agriculture. There are codes that are suppose to be followed, such as regular vet care, clean, adequate housing, exercise... The problem is there are too few inspectors, the regulations to protect animals are minimal, and worse- rarely enforced.
That is why we get dogs like Teeghan all the time. Dogs in puppy mills do not receive adequate health care. Dogs come to us in the worst conditions, and we fix them-with your help. Teaghan needed emergency surgery today to save her life. In addition to her infected uterus, she had 2 mammary masses and a large abscess on her chest.
Teaghan's medical bills have reached $3000.00 and she is expected to be hospitalized for 48 hours. Please if you can help, consider sending a gift in support of Teaghan. We are doing all we can, but we cannot do it alone.

PayPal:
Venmo:

04/01/2024

Checking in with Chance for a Medical Monday 🐾

In December Puppy Mill Rescue Team was asked to take in a dog in need, a dog from an abuse/neglect case; of course we said yes. This 2 year old male standard labradoodle had been intentionally hit by a car and starved. Every bone in his body was visible. One of his front legs had been amputated due to the trauma from the car. He walked with care and displayed tremors in his hind legs. He was physically broken, but despite his history of being let down by people, he showed nothing but love. After his initial visit to the vet, his foster mom learned that he had hip displasia, with one of his hips completely out of socket. Our primary veterinarian suggested Chance would most benefit from a Total Hip Replacement, because he is already a tripod other surgical corrections would not provide enough stability long-term.

Chance is a young dog and will have many good years ahead of him; We are committed to giving him the medical treatment he so deserves. Chance is scheduled to go to Ohio State University for this procedure in May. We are asking for any monetary donations you can spare to contribute to his medical costs. The estimate to help Chance is $8,200.00. We have about $3,000 left to reach this fundraising goal for him. Please considering giving a little or a lot. We know there are people who love dogs as much as we do, please share some with Chance!

04/01/2024

Friends,

A few months ago I posted about this important piece of legislation- Goldie's Act. It was just introduced into the U.S. Senate.

As a rescuer, one that specializes in Puppy Mill Survivors, I am often asked, "What can we do?"

My answer- take action. Please take this opportunity to make your voice heard. Speak for THEM.

If you use the ASPCA link you can fill out their form and they will disseminate it to your representatives. They will then ask you for a donation- you can chose to give one or not.

Or you can use:
,https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1788
There you can read the Bill and easily search for your legislators and find links to contact them directly.

I will also say this. I very consciously attempt to keep my social media positive. I try to share the stories of rescue work without really telling the worst of it. It is becoming harder, because it is bad. It gets worse each year, and the supports that are suppose to be in place to protect animals have failed, the system is broken, so I do this. I volunteer, I mentor others, and I am here to beg you to do something too.

March 21, 2024: Goldie's Act was introduced in the U.S. Senate! Federal bills need to pass the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate to become law, and now they are both considering this important bill. You can keep the momentum going by contacting your members of Congress today and asking them to support Goldie's Act.

Goldie’s Act is critical legislation that would ensure the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is doing its job to protect animals in federally regulated animal businesses, like zoos, circuses, research laboratories and puppy mills. The USDA provides licenses to people and entities who breed or house dogs, cats and other animals for commercial use, and the USDA is supposed to protect the animals kept in these facilities. Far too often, the agency turns a blind eye to blatant cruelty and suffering. To ensure that this is corrected, Congress must pass Goldie’s Act.

Goldie’s Act is the lifeline that animals in commercial facilities need. This critical bill will require the USDA to:

Conduct better inspections of licensed facilities.
Provide lifesaving intervention for suffering animals.
Impose meaningful penalties for violations.
Promote timely communication with local law enforcement in circumstances of suspected cruelty and neglect.

https://secure.aspca.org/action/usa-goldies-act?ms=wb_con_take-action-goldies-act-20211203&initialms=wb_con_take-action-goldies-act-20211203&fbclid=IwAR0AL5q-fSkQWsAY9KD36eiL_U0wYro89B1bw6ntHsQxkIQGon-PLk3A4JI_aem_AQ7Fd83yFQUc6C9FhS5u7OCKy31CvwmuqHboE6Xop82a42lhzog3D1qc2kpwTXqfiq7M7EU1xrcmidfeOIyr51DE

Contact your U.S. representative to urge them to support and cosponsor Goldie’s Act.

03/17/2024

Join Puppy Mill Rescue Team: Adoptions for a family friendly, dog friendly, social fundraising event at Fattey Beer Co. Rochester near Strong Museum of Play on Saturday afternoon 3/23 from 2-5p. We have so much fun planned for this afternoon & anticipate both PMRT Alumni and adoptable pups to be in attendance, too!🐾

Silent auction and raffle prizes include: Professional photography session, Ballroom dance lesson, Park Ave (Rochester) AirBnB stay, Two tickets for the Buffalo Sabres game against Toronto on 3/30-complete with parking pass (valued at $800), an autographed Buffalo Sabres jersey, a Yancy’s Fancy charcuterie extravaganza, Raven Salon gift basket, Pet themed gift baskets, Hand crafted Art, Meyer’s RV Gift Certificate, Jim’s Steak Out Gift Certificate, Wine bottle baskets, Buffalo Bills baskets, Taylor swift and Barbie baskets!

We will have Spring themed digital pics taken on site, Bake Sale, 50/50 Raffle (with mystery CASH envelope addition!), Homemade dog treats, Caricature artist-to sketch you and your dog… Even PIZZA, a charcuterie table, live music and merch for sale!

Buy your tickets presale through PayPal or Venmo with a $25 donation making note of 'Fattey Beer' in the comments, or we will have ticket sales at the door as well. Hope to see you there! ❤️

03/15/2024

Today is another Freedom Friday for some lucky puppy mill survivors! We currently have volunteer drivers on the road traveling 820 miles total to get 23 dogs from puppy mills into their foster homes within our network of rescues.

We estimate that we will need 41 gallons of gas to make this happen. Can you help sponsor this run by donating $5.00 towards a gallon of gas?

Your donations will be gratefully accepted via:
Paypal
[email protected]
Venmo

or through the donate button on this post.

Your support is critical in helping us rescue these dogs! As we continue into 2024, the need seems never-ending… as always, we couldn’t do it without you! 🐾

03/13/2024

Don’t forget 📌 we are the charity of the month at The Red Fern ! A Vegan restaurant supporting an animal rescue - sounds like a perfect match ❤️

03/12/2024

The PUPDATE we all needed 🐾
❤️ Thank you to our supporters!

How about a little PUPDATE on this sunny Tuesday? ☀️ Mama Winnie & her puppies are SO THANKFUL for all of the donations that have come in to support them. She has eight healthy babies she is nursing on her own. They have received formula, puppy pads, puppy food & toys from their wishlist!

Thank you to: Michael Weigand, Michele Baer, Joyce Kania, Dolores Talarico, Kathia Casion, Melissa Marr, Suzanne Lamoureux, Kristen Oxley, Cynthia Fioco, Shanna Johnston & Joan Rosequist. Your kindness has not gone unnoticed ❤️

Want to help Winnie and the many other puppies PMRT currently has in our foster homes?!
https://tinyurl.com/PMRTpuppywishlist