Update – June 23rd, 2012: Nicole Labombard and her mother Charlene of Paws R Us have agreed to abide by a court order and not own more than three pets or operate a kennel for the next two years. Sadly, they could operate another puppy mill after that two years is up.
—————————————
A Montreal Judge has ruled that Paws R Us is a puppy mill. The puppy mill owners, Nicole Labombard and her mother Charlene, have plead guilty and gave up ownership of the dogs. Over 600 seized dogs and over a hundred puppies will now be available for adoption after they’ve been spayed or neutered.
“We are elated with the decision made here today,” said Lauren Scott, campaigner for Humane Society International/Canada. “This was not only the largest dog rescue in Canadian history, but it also involved some of the most inhumane conditions that our Animal Rescue Team has ever encountered. To have witnessed firsthand the horrific conditions these dogs had been forced to live in at this breeding operation, and to now know that they can be placed into the loving homes they so deeply deserve is incredible. This also sends a strong message to unethical breeders who put profits above animal welfare that Quebecers will no longer tolerate this cruelty.”
Update – December 3rd, 2011: Adoptions have slowly begun. The available dogs will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, treated for parasites and micro-chipped.
While we commend the kind souls who are opening their homes to these poor animals, we urge you to consider adoption carefully. Due to a horrible life in a puppy mill, these dogs may continue to have behavioral or health issues for a long time. They will need dedicated families to commit to them for life.
Information regarding adoption of the rescued Quebec dogs is included in our original report. Please help find loving homes for these dogs by adopting and/or sharing their story.
Sources:
HSI Canada
CTV
CBC News
© All Natural Pet Care Blog – Content on this website (all or in part) may NOT be used elsewhere without expressed permission. Content theft will result in legal action. Thank you for respecting the effort that we have put into our original content.
I’m glad they’re going after puppy mills in canada!!
Do you know the status of the Quebec puppy mill dogs? I’d love to adopt one.
They started adoptions awhile back. Drop them a line for more information. I hope they all find loving homes!
This was an outrage and I hope the canadian gov will actually do something instead of just talking about it. If people can hurt animals they can hurt people! Just ask any serial killer!