Why do the mills turn dogs over to rescue?
A. First of all, it is important to understand that our rescue contacts have worked with these breeders over time to help them understand that there are retirement homes available for these dogs. Our contacts do not present themselves as rescuers. Its a very subtle and non-threatening relationship that is developed. Some think the mills that turn dogs over are perhaps those with a bit of heart left for the dogs. Others think its just fewer dogs they have to worry about executing. Whatever the reason, this is the only chance these dogs have at getting to know life outside of the cold, dark confines of their wire cages. Dogs are released for a variety of reasons. The most common reason is that the female dogs at 5-7 years old are used up for breeding purposes. Their bodies simply can no longer produce puppies and many of these gals are very, very sick upon rescue. I am quite certain that on a daily basis in the mills, many an older female dog is found dead in the cage unable to fight off
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