July 2, 2008

Dear Monique,

Today, all the cages are empty at the puppy mill formerly known as Pine Bluff Kennels in Lyles, Tennessee.

Just one week ago, nearly 700 dogs lived in squalor there. Thanks to our dedicated team of responders, these dogs are now on their way to the loving homes they deserve.

I invite you to watch our heartwarming video featuring these dogs and the heroes who saved them. Then please make an emergency donation today to support this massive rescue operation.

Dozens of staff from The Humane Society of the United States, along with other groups and a slew of volunteers, worked around the clock to remove the dogs from their miserable cages and provide them with tender care and medical attention for the first time in their lives.

These dogs are lucky because they will be adopted into loving homes. But thousands more still suffer at the hands of puppy mill operators and animal fighters, or from the unpredictable forces of nature. These are the animals our rescue teams are trained to save. In fact, our responders traveled to the puppy mill directly from Iowa, where they helped to rescue and shelter more than 1,000 animals victimized by the floods.

Watch this video, and then please support this rescue operation with your emergency contribution today.

Thank you for all you do for animals.

Sincerely,

Wayne Pacelle
President & CEO
The Humane Society of the United States