Union County Animal Control and a local rescue group partner to rescue 24 dogs

On January 20, 2009, Union County, NC Animal Control released 24 dogs taken from a puppy mill to Animal Adoption League. The volunteers in the photo, led by rescue volunteer Cindy Starkey (front row, center), transported the dogs and coordinated their intake and movement to foster homes.

One of the dogs, now named Bella, has health problems and is about to deliver puppies. She has her own blog! I hope you'll take some time to read about her.

• Bella's Blog: Puppy Mill Survivor
• Union County Weekly article:
  "County, adoption league partner to rescue puppy mill dogs"
• More photos of the transport and intake

The medical care for Bella and her soon-to-be-born puppies will be provided by a local rescue group. Costs are expected to reach or exceed $2,000. All donations are tax-deductable, and we are grateful for your help! There is a donations button on her blog page.