They needed to travel half way across the country, but the more than 75 dogs and puppies recently rescued from the Midwest by North Shore Animal League America in Port Washington were happy to reach their new home on Friday.
The dogs, which include Corgis, Poodles, Cocker Spaniels, Japanese Chins, Pomeranians and many more, range from eight weeks to seven-years old, will become available for adoption on March 18.
“A lot of these dogs have eye infections, bad teeth that are going to need dentals, might involve pulling some teeth, teeth infection. Some of them have matted fur,” said Cindy Szczudlo, senior kennel manager. “They are going to need to be groomed and shaved down, ears cleaned. At this point in time we just want to have them medically evaluated see what we’re dealing with medically, any medical issues will be immediately scheduled appointments to get them handled and then they’re all going to get groomed and nice and fresh they’ll be comfortable and ready to go up for adoption next week.”
The staff of the North Shore Animal League was assisted in unloading the puppies by New York Islander wives Moa Nielsen (Frans Nielsen), Britt Palmer (Thomas Greiss), Brittany DaSilva (Calvin de Haan), Megan Bailey (Josh Bailey), Stephanie Sabourin (Travis Hamonic) and Cassie Clutterbuck (Cal Clutterbuck).
“The Animal League America has saved more than 1,000,000 lives,” according to a statement issued by the North Shore Animal League America. “As the world’s largest no-kill rescue and adoption organization, we understand that a rescue isn’t complete until each animal is placed into a loving home. Our innovative programs provide education to reduce animal cruelty and advance standards in animal welfare. We reach across the country to rescue animals from overcrowded shelters, unwanted litters, natural disasters and other emergencies and find them permanent, loving homes.”
