Dogs Saved from Missouri Puppy Mills

CENTREVILLE, Va. - Over 100 dogs are up for adoption in Fairfax County after they were rescued from puppy mills in Missouri.

Although most of the dogs are young, their lives so far have been hard.

Nancy Tarr of HART says, "Many of these breeding dogs never see the light of day, never touch grass," said Nancy Tarr of the organization Homeless Animal Rescue Team, or HART.

The dogs have been abused, neglected, and some even blinded.

On Monday, veterinarians at Caring Hands Animal Hospital in Centerville gave each dog a medical check up. The puppies are in better condition than the older ones used for breeding.

Some of the dogs were brought in covered with flees and tickets.

Vicky Pittman, owns Bark N' Bubbles of Fairfax. She was there to greet the dogs when they arrived. She offered free baths, and gave some of the animals free dog facials.

"When the dogs came in they were very dirty, so it's nice to see them looking and feeling much better," said Pittman.

HART will spend about $20,000 to make sure these dogs are in good health again. Its main goal is finding these dogs happy homes.

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