More Than 50 Dogs Saved From Midwest Commercial Breeding Facilities

PORT WASHINGTON, NY — More than 50 small dogs and puppies were rescued from Midwest commercial breeding facilities.

These pups were brought in on a rescue transport on the chilly Sunday morning to Port Washington's North Shore Animal League America.

NSALA's team returned from Missouri with the dogs in collaboration with long-time partner National Mill Dog Rescue– the first transport with NMDR of 2026. NSALA said each rescue trip is costly and would be impossible without teamwork and financial donations.

The dogs include a mix of breeds, such as Shi-Tzus, English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, long-haired Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, Malteses, Doodle mixes, and more. They will all be examined by NSALA's Veterinary Team, including receiving medical and dental care.

The pups will eventually be assessed by their Pet Behavior experts, and after they had time to decompress, the Grooming Team, all in preparation to be adopted.

The dogs will be available for adoption in the next few days and weeks, and people can stay up-to-date by following NSALA's social media pages and visiting the Port Washington location.