breeding dogs

Hilda and Moo (aka) Minnie and Pumpkin

Hilda and Moo (aka) Minnie and Pumpkin

Just before Christmas Minnie and Pumpkin left the breeding industry. It’s clear both dogs have been overbred and unlike some, they arrived in rescue seriously overweight. This is not a sign of being indulged, it’s most likely they were fed cheap rubbish. Out of date pies is not uncommon food given to dogs in places like puppy farms.

Assisting with Hope Rescue's puppy farm dogs

Assisting with Hope Rescue's puppy farm dogs

Taking 47 ill, injured and neglected dogs including several pregant femaies into their care after being saved from an illegal puppy farm was a major undertaking for Hope Rescue. The dogs all needed extensive veterinary treatment. Some had life threatening, untreated infections or injuries.