A New Life, a New Name, a New Do — Jersey’s in Need of a New Home, Too

Hi, my name is Jersey!  I am four years-old, but my life didn’t really begin until I was rescued from a puppy mill by the National Mill Dog Rescue people.  Before that I was kept in a small breeding cage and did not get out to potty, or get a bath  or get groomed or be loved.  My fur was long and matted, and I didn’t even get fed regularly. When I got to the rescue kennels it was Heaven compared to where I came from.  I was checked by a doctor, groomed, given a warm... Read More

Angels Come In All Shapes & Sizes, Each with Their Own Story

Hi, my name is Angel, and I am around 8 years-old.  I spent my first 7 ½ years in a puppy mill and was so very unhappy and in a lot of pain.  No one took care of me,  so I had a lot of problems. I came to my foster home in January of 2010 and made a good friend Sadie, a 3 year-old black lab.  Sadie has taken good care of me, and she’s shown me how to be a happy dog. For the first few months with my new family, all I did was eat and sleep.  When I was awake, I loved... Read More

Meet TaTonka the Bassett Hound Pup – Another Tennessee Flood Survivor

Hi, my name is TaTonka, or Tonka for short!  I’m one of four adorable Bassett Hound mix puppies born on May 20, 2010.  I was the biggest of the bunch when we were born, so my Foster family named me TaTonka.   It means, “buffalo”!  We’re not sure what kind of dog my daddy was, but we think he may be Australian Shepherd or something along those lines.  My momma is all Bassett Hound for sure.  She was rescued from the Tennessee floods in May 2010 and gave birth... Read More

Griffon the Great!

Hi, I’m a 3 year-old male Border Collie.  I have a unique distinction here at Mill Dog Rescue.  In over 3,300 dogs rescued, myself and my mate are the first two Border Collies rescued by NMDR, and they sure love having us around. As a result of my past, I am quite shy and insecure.  I don’t bite or anything like that but I’ll need time and patience to build my confidence.  The good news is they say I’m already getting better and it’s only been a couple of weeks since... Read More

Could Your Life Use a Little Lulu?

Hello, my name is Lulu, and I am a 2.5 year-old, 8 pound, female Chihuahua.  I am an extremely happy little girl.  I love being a dog, and I wag my little tail all of the time.   I am very timid with strangers, and I will need a securely fenced yard.  I walk well with a leash, and I am trying to figure out which side of the trees to stay on (so I don’t tangle).  I do not have any problems going up or down stairs.  I love to play outside in the yard and to drag... Read More

Sassy – An Appropriate Name for this Adorable Pom!

Hi!  My name is Sassy, and I’m the happiest Pomeranian in the whole world.  I’m about 8 years-old, weigh 7 pounds and live with my foster parents and my two good pals, Joey and Scooter.  They’re chihuahuas, but they’re the first play pals I’ve ever had… And, I love playing with them both, especially in the morning after breakfast!  I have my own bowl now.  But, sometimes Scooter doesn’t watch his food, and I get some of his, ... Read More

A Sweet 2010 Nashville Flood Survivor

Hi, my name is Cherry Blossom, and I am a 10 month-old female Black Lab mix puppy.  I’m not a puppy mill survivor  as most of the other dogs here at NMDR are, but rather I’m a beautiful girl rescued from the 2010 Nashville Flood.  Volunteers from NMDR were on a rescue mission in Tennessee and offered to help save a few dogs affected by the floods, and I am one of those lucky dogs. I was quite timid upon rescue, but I’m finding more and more confidence... Read More

Hattie, the 9 Year-Old Dreamer!

Once upon a time, a beautiful Beagle girl was born.  The Beagle’s true destiny was to be loved by a family and live happily ever after in a home. Instead the beautiful Beagle girl was tragically born in a puppy mill, unloved and caged.  As the days grew into months and the months into years, the once beautiful Beagle girl now had weather torn ears and gray upon her muzzle.  Never giving up hope, the Beagle’s real beauty remained in her heart, believing she would... Read More

Violet, the “Designer Dog”!

My name is Violet, and I am a 2 year-old spayed female Chiweenie.  What a cute breed, huh?  I am actually a mixed breed – Chihuahua and Dachshund.  In the puppy mills, they do a lot of that – mixing breeds together and then calling us “designer dogs”.  People pay tons of money for “designer dogs” as they call us, but I’ll be honest, local shelters have been specializing in “designer dogs” forever and those guys and girls are just... Read More

Mimi – A Remarkable Survivor & Adoptable Pooch

My name is Mimi.  My story is different than the other dogs here at the National Mill Dog Rescue.  I am a one year-old spayed female Border Collie mix, and while  I was running stray one night evening, I was shot.  My wound was quite horrible as the bullet penetrated my head, but with much fight, I survived the night and was found the next day by one caring, gentle woman.  I was laying in a ditch when this lady found me, and she immediately took me to the hospital.  My veterinarian... Read More