98 dogs rescued from puppy mill brought to Denver

DENVER – It’s not 101 Dalmatians, but it’s close. The Denver Dumb Friends League received 98 poodles and spaniel mixes from a puppy mill on Monday.

Officials at the Dumb Friends League say the dogs were taken from a puppy mill last Friday near the Arkansas state line. They were transferred to Denver from the Humane Society of Grove and Grand Lake, Inc., in Delaware County, Oklahoma.

“We’re happy that we can assist the Humane Society of Grove and Grand Lake with this case,” stated Robert Rohde, Dumb Friends League president, in a news release on Monday. “Thanks to the support we receive from our community, we’re able to give these dogs the TLC they deserve – veterinary care, a bath, proper nutrition and a warm, clean environment – until permanent homes can be found.”

The shelter says the dogs are not yet available for adoption since they still need to be groomed and examined by a veterinarian, but some of the dogs could be available as soon as Tuesday.

Most of the dogs are young and officials at the shelter say they will need additional training.

Anyone interested in adopting one of the dogs or making a contribution can visit the Dumb Friends League’s Web site ddfl.org, or call 303-751-5772.