Nearly 700 animals rescued in the largest puppy mill raid in Tennessee history have been surrendered by their owner to the local district attorney's office, which then transferred custody to The Humane Society of the United States. The HSUS, which assisted investigators from the district attorney's office to build this case, will work with local and national partner shelters to transport these dogs to locations where they can be put up for adoption.
"Now that they have been rescued from their horrific ordeal and surrendered, these dogs will begin a new, happy chapter of their lives," said Scotlund Haisley, The HSUS' senior director of Emergency Services. "It is the ultimate reward to know that these dogs will soon become the cherished family pets that they were always meant to be."
The HSUS has worked with more than 50 individuals from humane organizations across the country for two days to safely move all dogs from the facility to an emergency shelter operated by The HSUS. The dogs will be processed and moved to partner shelters as soon as possible, and will then be assessed and adopted out to new, loving homes.
"Our priority continues to be the health and well-being of the animals," said Kim Helper, district attorney general for the 21st judicial district. "The owner's surrender will allow these animals to move to good homes."
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