Hi All,

This is the update on the Sparta Puppymill. Sparta Tenn Puppy Mill When you go to the "story" page, there are links on the right for the various rescue groups and shelters that helped by taking some of these poor dogs.

I won't make this a long drawn out letter...the story and photos speak for themselves. But, I do want to thank American Humane Association and the ASPCA for the outstanding job they did. I have never seen or personally worked with an animal rescue operation of this magnitude; and I was blown away by the seamless nature of the entire deployment.

The animals were rescued,housed,kept clean, fed, identified, petted and loved,crated, shipped, and transported out in the most spectacular manner that anyone could ever imagine.

That everyone worked together so well is a credit to Tracy Reis,Diane Robinson and Ginger Adams of AHA. They provided the blueprint, the encouragement, the expertise and the leadership that made this all happen on such a professional level.They are the heroes who have made this heartbreaking work their vocations.

It was an honor and a privilege to work with both AHA and ASPCA. I hope that I will be called on again to help, whenever and wherever I am needed...but not too soon!

Thank you, everyone, for your prayers and well wishes. The upside of this kind of horrific tragedy is the outcome....and in this case, the outcome for these little innocent creatures is that they will be cleaned up, fed and very quickly adopted out to forever homes and to guardians who will adore them for the rest of their lives.

Big paw salutes to everyone who made this miracle happen, including the kitty angels, American Humane Association, and my wonderful friends who took such loving care of the Barnwater cats so that I could be a part of this amazing rescue.

I will treasure always the friendships that I made with the other volunteers during this deployment..they were the angels on earth that made this event bearable, by their kindness, compassion and sense of humor. Thanks, you guys. You rock!!

Take care and stay safe,