Thanks to Atlanta Humane Society (AHS) and Humane Society of North Texas, these two PetPoint shelters are saving the lives of innocent puppies from a recent puppy mill bust in Bowie, TX. 

On its maiden voyage, the AHS' new H.E.A.R.T. (Humane Emergency Animals Rescue Team) vehicle rescued 74 purebred dogs from a Bowie, Texas puppy mill Monday night. The animals - living in substandard, deplorable conditions - were seized from the Heddins Kennels and Maggic Pets' Kennels by the Humane Society of North Texas. The animals were then transported to Atlanta by a team from the Atlanta Humane Society where they will soon be placed up for adoption.

"Many of these dogs are very well socialized and in good condition," said Richard Rice, general manager and vice president of operations, Atlanta Humane Society. "But they will still require thorough medical checks before they are placed for adoption to be sure they are completely healthy."

Adopters interested in the Bowie, Texas dogs are welcome to visit the Atlanta Humane Society's Web site at www.atlantahumane.org to find out more information on when the animals will be ready for adoption, and just like all "Society Pets" at the Atlanta Humane Society, these dogs will be vetted - bathed and groomed, spayed/neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped. Purebreds such as poodles, Chihuahuas, huskies, beagles, Labradors, rat terriers, schnauzers, dachshunds, Pomeranians, Pekingese, Tibetan spaniels, spitzs, miniature pinschers, Jack Russell terriers, cairn terriers, and peek-a-poos will be available for $250 each.   

- Mary Bart Houston, Regional Director National Shelter Outreach & Host of PetPoint Community