Rescued dogs from alleged Waimanalo puppy mill reunited

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Updated: 11/20/2011 5:33 pm
Earlier this month, the attorney for Bradley International.. the company that owned the "breeding facility" where the dogs were found.. said Bradley had dissolved and there were no assets left.

However.. the hawaiian humane society says it's not giving up.

More than a dozen owners brought the dogs they adopted to play and see one another again since being rescued in February.

Many owners say they've seen a huge difference in their dogs compared to when they were first brought home.

"Little bit cowering very fragile the muscles weren't developed for climbing stairs didn't know how to walk on a leash so he's come a long way," says Andrea Choo, dog owner.
hoo's dog died last year and so she decided to adopt Jordy.

She says since rescuing him, there have been some challenges because of his tough beginnings.

"He makes me laugh he just continues to want attention constantly but he definitely makes me laugh it's fun to have a puppy again," says Choo.

And Jordy wasn't the only one who had a tough time adapting, Annie's owner also experienced some challenges.

"She just didn't know how to do normal things we had to actually teach her matter of fact the first time we put her on a leash she almost kind of crawled and I had kind of lift her and walk her a little bit at a time," says Veronica Lum, dog owner.

About 230 dogs were rescued from Bradley International's property in Waimanalo last February.

153 counts of animal cruelty charges were filed against Bradley.

The dogs were given up by the company.

But, with Bradley dissolving, the Hawaiian Humane Society says the case has become more challenging.

"We're looking at different avenues but I will tell you with confidence that we're not giving up and we won't give up. If nothing else folks these dogs will never ever go back to that life and that's what you have to remember. It doesn't look good as far as restitution is concerned you know it cost the organization half a million dollars and it looks like we're not going to get a penny and that's very very disappointing " says Keoni Vaughn, Hawaiian Humane Society.

The criminal case is set for trial in a Kaneohe courtroom December 12th.
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TECH409 - 11/21/2011 12:13 PM
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I don’t believe the lawyer for Bradley International is telling the truth. The assets for this company didn’t just disappear. The Hawaiian Humane Society must be given every holding this company had. They deserve all the help they can get, monetary or material. If half the people in Hawaii would give $1.00 the deficit would be met. If all the people in Hawaii would give $1.00 they would be doing a great service to the animals who are helped everyday.

jusme101 - 11/21/2011 5:32 AM
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However.. the hawaiian humane society says it's not giving up... "We're looking at different avenues but I will tell you with confidence that we're not giving up and we won't give up. If nothing else folks these dogs will never ever go back to that life and that's what you have to remember. It doesn't look good as far as restitution is concerned you know it cost the organization half a million dollars and it looks like we're not going to get a penny and that's very very disappointing " says Keoni Vaughn, Hawaiian Humane Society. You people stole those dogs through the legal system and are getting exactly what you deserve.... Legally.... Not a friggin thing... How many fingers am I holding up??? and yes, laughing at your ineptness...

VioletteNoire - 11/21/2011 3:34 AM
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PLEASE HELP US! SO MANY HEALTHY DOGS AND CATS ARE BEING KILLED EVERYDAY BE PART OF THE SOLUTION! ADOPTERS / FOSTERS DESPERATELY NEEDED!!! Cats on Death Row: http://www.facebook.com/PetsOnDeathRow Urgent Death Row Dogs: www.urgentdeathrowdogs.org Urgent PART2 on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Urgentdeathrowdogs Email us at admin(AT)urgentdeathrowdogs.org

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