A Daring Doodle Rescue

More than 100 dogs were living in unimaginable conditions with a backyard breeder. After a heroic rescue, our grant helped many start new lives. They suffered to produce trendy puppies [View this email in your browser]( Oliver, rescued during the raid Dear Friend, Early this year, several adoption groups pulled off an emergency rescue of 150 dogs living in deplorable conditions in Mexico. Our grant helped California's Rescue Fenix feed and vaccinate the dogs it took in. The dogs included Labs, Cavalier King Charles spaniels, Bernese mountain dogs, and dozens of poodles — all used to produce trendy "doodle" puppies. One of the dogs en route to the U.S. The breeder had moved to Mexico after being arrested for animal cruelty in the U.S. From Mexico, she was selling the puppies online to Americans. The dogs were sick, emaciated, filthy, and terrified. The breeder had run out of food and the starving animals had begun killing each other. Dead puppies were found in a freezer on the property. Anise when rescued (top) and today Although the dogs were unsocialized, they quickly came around once they realized they were safe. One who transformed in Rescue Fenix's care was Anise (pictured above). "Anise was super shut down," says Rescue Fenix Program Director Judy Clayton. "She did better around other dogs and loved her foster siblings. Eventually she became more confident and was adopted to the foster's in-laws in Oregon, where she is the princess of the house." Buddy when rescued (top) and today Like Anise, Buddy "was extremely shut down when he first went into foster and just laid on his bed for days," Clayton says. "He eventually opened up when the foster's dog was allowed to interact with him. "He learned to play and even did well with the cat. He was adopted to a family who say he is smart, sensitive and playful. He picks up on commands quickly and has become a huge part of their family." Oliver when rescued (top) and today Oliver smelled horrible when he was rescued, and required several baths and haircuts to get rid of the stench. Despite his past neglect, he craved affection. "I remember putting my hand in the cage and scratching him behind the ear," Clayton says. "He leaned in for more. "Although Oliver was cautious at first, he warmed up very quickly in foster. He went on to be adopted in a home with another doodle and is living the dream. His new mom says he is a snuggler." Bonnie early in foster (top) and today Bonnie was fostered by a volunteer who wanted a dog that enjoyed playing with her young son. "Bonnie clicked with him," Clayton says. "They both bounce off the walls and have so much fun together." Bonnie's foster family quickly adopted her. The Petfinder Foundation supports groups like Rescue Fenix so they can take in dogs in urgent need of rescue. [Your gift will help more pets like these.]( From all of us at the Petfinder Foundation, thank you for all that you do to help homeless pets. Emily Fromm Chief Development Officer The Petfinder Foundation [Donate Now]( [Follow us on Facebook]( [Follow us on Facebook]( [Petfinderfoundation.com]( [Petfinderfoundation.com]( [Share]( [Share]( [Tweet]( [Tweet]( [Forward]( [Forward]( Copyright © 2023 The Petfinder Foundation, All rights reserved. You're receiving this email because you opted in at petfinder.com or petfinderfoundation.com, or because you donated to the Petfinder Foundation (thank you!). Our mailing address is: The Petfinder Foundation 4729 East Sunrise Drive #119Tucson, AZ 85718 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list]( [Mailchimp Email Marketing](