(PEYTON, Colo.) — Some good news regarding the 164 Mini-Schnauzers, and one Pug,
rescued from a suspected puppy mill in Southwestern Colorado. Some of the dogs are now up for adoption at the National Mill Dog Rescue in Peyton.
“We are thriving on seeing them grow and the incredible progress that they’re all making. Being able to get them out into yards and into larger spaces, and being able to just see how they’re so ready for life and so full of life,” said Kaci Mysliwiec, the Guest Relations Coordinator at the National Mill Dog Rescue.
An inspiring turnaround, after these pups were rescued in mid-June, from the worst situation National Mill Dog Rescue says it has ever seen. An alarming observation, coming from a shelter who’s rescued over 24,000 dogs in its 18 years open.
FOX21 News had the pleasure of meeting “Miss Carrot”, who is missing a portion of her back left foot.
“We obviously don’t know 100% for certain why some of them came to us missing limbs, but one of the big guesses is that it was because of the severe matting they came to us in,” said Mysliwiec.
One pup even required an amputation, after nearly 200 pounds of matted fur came off of the little guy. The process revealed sores, embedded debris like water bowls, and more injuries (one deadly).
“Obviously, they’re still nervous, and they’re still going to need a lot of work and commitment from the people that they end up with, but they are going to be the sweetest, just the most playful babies,” said Mysliwiec.
This rescue more than doubled the number of dogs at the shelter. A big undertaking for a non-profit that could always use more foster families and donations.
“Our team here is working pretty hard on getting them used to the human touch and just being around us in general. But then there are these amazing moments with them where you just see how playful they are. I think it’s a lesson to us as people, that like even when terrible things happen, there’s always good to be found, and they are like the prime exhibit of that,” said Mysliwiec.
57 of these Schnauzers were sent to shelters in Michigan for adoption.
On Aug. 23, the National Mill Dog Rescue will host a clear the shelter event with discounted adoption fees.
