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I was looking on a pet stores website and they had pictures of the dogs they have available. Don't worry, I am not even thinking about buying a dog from a pet store. I do not like pet stores. But I saw a puppy called a houch?? I have no idea what kinda of mix that is! Do you guys have any idea??

Here is a picture of the puppy.

I can't even imagine 1,000 dogs but this is a major victory for dogs. This is one of the largest mills in America.

Dear Companion Pet Lovers:

Some good news from WI (see news story below).

It's my understanding the owner of the puppy mill is no longer allowed to breed any more puppies or adopt any out, or "rescue" any. The Wisconsin Humane Society is now in the process of spaying/neutering/ vaccinating/ microchipping/ vet checking and treating those who need vet care, as well as temperament and personality testing of these precious dogs who never were cuddled, played with, or socialized with humans, and lived their entire lives in cages or kennels, and ate very poor/cheap puppy food. So far, WHS had been successful in adopting out 300 of these puppies, and they will continue to bring more of these puppies into their shelter each week as space opens up. They will also work with the puppies and adult dogs in getting them socialized and ready for adoption.


Mary O'Connor-Shaver
Cell: 614-271-8248
Columbus Top Dogs (Shure Pets)
http://www.columbus topdogs.com/
http://www.banohiod ogauctions. com/


FRIDAY, July 18, 2008, 3:02 p.m.
By Jackie Loohauis-Bennett - mailto:jloohauis@journalse ntinel.com
Humane Society to buy, close puppy mill
The Wisconsin Humane Society is buying one of the largest dog breeding facilities in the nation, and plans to close the kennel and find new homes for the more than 1,100 dogs there, the society announced today.

The action appears to be an unprecedented step in humane societies' campaign against puppy mills.

"We have not heard of this ever being done by a local facility," said Cory Smith, program manager of animal sheltering issues for the Humane Society of the United States. "You see these places and it's heartbreaking. So when you know that people are making a living by this, this approach seems like a logical step -- to use financial means to get the animals out of there."

Puppy Haven Kennel in Markesan will close after selling its dog breeding business to the Wisconsin Humane Society for an undisclosed amount. In a statement, the society said the kennel's owner, Wallace Havens, was "willing to substantially discount the sale of the business because the dogs would be retired and placed in good homes," and that he is planning to retire.

Havens was unavailable for comment about the buyout.

Puppy Haven sold about 3,000 dogs a year, according to the statement. The dog breeds included pugs, beagles, poodles, miniature schnauzers, Shih Tzus, American Eskimos, Yorkshire terriers and mixes known as "designer breeds."

Wallace Havens was suspended and fined by the American Kennel Club in 2006 over conditions at his kennel, according to Daisy Okas, a spokeswoman for the AKC.

"AKC inspected Mr. Havens and found some dogs that were in overcrowded conditions, dogs with matted/dirty/ neglected coats and a dog that had been injured with no evidence of receiving veterinary care. Also, he had issues with missing, incomplete and incorrect records and problems identifying some dogs," Okas said in an e-mail. "We gave him the opportunity to correct these problems and request a re-inspection. He sent in his re-inspection request, but then canceled the day the inspector was driving out to conduct the inspection. Therefore, AKC suspended him. Suspension means he can't register dogs with us."

The Humane Society of the United States also received complaints against Puppy Haven and Havens, according to Kathleen Summers, deputy director of the society's Stop Puppy Mills Campaign.

"I have had complaints about him from local shelters that say he would discard his leftover breeding stock when they couldn't breed anymore," she said. "He would bring them to the shelters and it was clear they had spent their whole lives in a cage. There were hundreds of dogs in wet floors, freezing with no temperature control in the winter."

The Puppy Haven dogs will be transported to the Wisconsin Humane Society over several months and will get medical treatment before being put up for adoption.

The Wisconsin Humane Society is asking for contributions to help pay for the costs of the dogs' care and adoption.


The Wisconsin Humane Society is located at
4500 W.Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee,Wisconsin 53208

Their shelter is open to the public Tuesday-Friday from 10 am until 8pm, Saturday & Sunday: 10 am until 5pm

In my sister's apartment complex, they have a dog park and a lady has a Great Dane and it is very happy! I think if you take it to the dog park alot and let it run around and get lots of exercise than it should be fine.  But, I would talk with the apartment complex about it because some places do not allow dogs over a certain weight limit. I would also suggest taking him or her to obedience classes because that would also make life easier in an apartment.

Just make sure to research everything you can about the breed and make sure to get one from responsible breeder or even better a rescue. Make 100% sure a BMD would be the right dog for you and your boyfriend.   

Thanks!

Well, I do not really care how big he is because he is such a sweet awesome dog and is great with the dachshunds. No matter how big he is or what ever breed of dog he is, He is still awesome.

We adopted Tank from a kill shelter so we have not idea what his parents are or look like.

Tank plays with little dogs like Maddie does. He is very gentle and just lays down and gentle mouthes on them. We have 9 dachshunds and Tank, a newfie mix. They get along great! It just depends on the dog.

Tank's paws are about the size of a full grown labs.

My Mom and I are going to weigh him today, to get his exact weight.

I wish we knew what he was mixed with too!

Mowglie is adorable! yea, Tank is much bigger than him.