Dogs rescued from a property in Mio after the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) believed it to be a puppy mill are ready for adoption.
More than 25 dogs and eight puppies are up for adoption at the Roscommon County Animal Shelter. The dogs were taken from a home in Mio in December.
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They have been receiving medical treatment and behavioral assessments to prepare them for families.
Anyone interested in adopting one of these dogs should contact the shelter at 989-366-0260.
All potential adopters will be asked to fill out an application before they go to the shelter.
What is a puppy mill?
The ASPCA considers a puppy mill to be a "large-scale commercial dog breeding facility where profit is given priority over the well-being of the dogs."
"Puppy mills usually house dogs in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions without adequate veterinary care, food, water or socialization. In order to maximize profits, female dogs are bred at every opportunity with little-to-no recovery time between litters. Puppy mill puppies, often as young as eight weeks of age, are sold to pet shops or directly to the public over the Internet, through newspaper ads and at swap meets and flea markets."