GSD rescue help needed for Canadian mill confiscation

MaryC · 10-28-2011, 11:20 PM

On Sept 17th, the Humane Society International, (Humane Society International : Humane Society International) confiscated 550+ dogs (30+ breeds) from a mill near Montreal. Since then, over 100 puppies have been born. This is the largest mill bust in Canadian history. This case is currently in court and a decision is expected in a few weeks. I have been helping the HSI locate rescue groups for some of the breeds for when the dogs are released. There are many GSD in this mill. I don't know exactly how many but hope to have that information soon. If you can direct me to any GSD rescuegroups who are national or have resources in the Northeast, I would be happy to discuss in more detail. There is a video on the HSI web site. I've already contacted a New England based GSD rescue but they are not able to help.
Thank you so much for any contacts you can provide.
Best,
Mary

DharmasMom · 10-29-2011, 12:49 AM

How far are you willing to allow the dogs to be transported? Do you have a link for people to contact you or the HSI? I would be happy to contact Dogs Deserve Better on FB to see if they can help as well as the rescue I volunteer with. I am in Virginia as is DDB.

marshies · 10-29-2011, 03:37 AM

I know the Toronto Humane Society always brings in dogs from Quebec and other shelters near Ontario because dogs are adopted out within the week at the shelter. You might want to contact them. They are quite close.

Miss Molly May · 10-29-2011, 06:22 AM

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not sure but they may be able to help they are located near North Bay Ontario about 5hours from Montreal

Miss Molly May · 10-29-2011, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Miss Molly May

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not sure but they may be able to help they are located near North Bay Ontario about 5hours from Montreal

If they are interested in taking some GSD's let me know I would be interested in donating $ to help transport some of the GSD's or even driving up to bring a few there. North Bay is about 1 hour from where I am

MaryC · 10-29-2011, 07:30 PM

The rescue groups are responsible for picking up the dogs and/or arranging for transport once they are released. It might be possible to coordinate transport between more than one rescue group.
Thank you,
Mary

MaryC · 10-29-2011, 07:31 PM

I will contact them to see if they are involved. This mill bust is big news in Canada so I wouldn't be surprised if they know already but I'll check anyway.
Thanks,
Mary

MaryC · 10-29-2011, 07:41 PM

Here is the project lead for the Humane Society International, lscott@hsi.org. Her name is Lauren Scott.
Thank you,

prophecy · 11-05-2011, 06:57 PM

Can you use foster homes???

ShadowBandit · 11-05-2011, 08:51 PM

There is brightstar gsd rescue, brightstargsd.org, in rochester ny if you want to transport across the border, it isn't that far. I am not affiliated with them but maybe they can help.

10-28-2011, 11:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
MaryC New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MA Posts: 4	GSD rescue help needed for Canadian mill confiscation On Sept 17th, the Humane Society International, (Humane Society International : Humane Society International) confiscated 550+ dogs (30+ breeds) from a mill near Montreal. Since then, over 100 puppies have been born. This is the largest mill bust in Canadian history. This case is currently in court and a decision is expected in a few weeks. I have been helping the HSI locate rescue groups for some of the breeds for when the dogs are released. There are many GSD in this mill. I don't know exactly how many but hope to have that information soon. If you can direct me to any GSD rescuegroups who are national or have resources in the Northeast, I would be happy to discuss in more detail. There is a video on the HSI web site. I've already contacted a New England based GSD rescue but they are not able to help. Thank you so much for any contacts you can provide. Best, Mary

10-29-2011, 12:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
DharmasMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,587	How far are you willing to allow the dogs to be transported? Do you have a link for people to contact you or the HSI? I would be happy to contact Dogs Deserve Better on FB to see if they can help as well as the rescue I volunteer with. I am in Virginia as is DDB. __________________ Debbi- Mom to: Dharma- GSD (2009) Oreo- beloved bunny waiting at the bridge for me. RIP little boo. (2002-2010) Tessa- 11yo GSD- Waiting at the Bridge for me. RIP sweet girl.

10-29-2011, 06:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
Miss Molly May Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Ontario Posts: 1,794	German Shepherd Rescue - About Me not sure but they may be able to help they are located near North Bay Ontario about 5hours from Montreal __________________ RIP Velcro aka Little Pipi 9years old (September 22, 2011) Can't wait to meet you again! Miss Molly May - born November 15th 2009 Mr. Chewy - born July 10th 2011

11-05-2011, 06:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
prophecy Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: pa,usa Posts: 121	Can you use foster homes??? __________________ ************************************* ~~

11-05-2011, 08:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
ShadowBandit Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Grand Island NY Posts: 60	There is brightstar gsd rescue, brightstargsd.org, in rochester ny if you want to transport across the border, it isn't that far. I am not affiliated with them but maybe they can help. __________________ Shadow- GSD/Samoyed Mix 9/9/04- Bandit- GSD Little Bandit- GSD puppy 06/01/11- http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1222399

10-29-2011, 03:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
marshies Elite Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,027	I know the Toronto Humane Society always brings in dogs from Quebec and other shelters near Ontario because dogs are adopted out within the week at the shelter. You might want to contact them. They are quite close.

10-29-2011, 07:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
MaryC New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MA Posts: 4	The rescue groups are responsible for picking up the dogs and/or arranging for transport once they are released. It might be possible to coordinate transport between more than one rescue group. Thank you, Mary

10-29-2011, 07:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
MaryC New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MA Posts: 4	I will contact them to see if they are involved. This mill bust is big news in Canada so I wouldn't be surprised if they know already but I'll check anyway. Thanks, Mary

10-29-2011, 07:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
MaryC New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MA Posts: 4	Here is the project lead for the Humane Society International, lscott@hsi.org. Her name is Lauren Scott. Thank you,

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