I commend the state of Maine for taking such a comprehensive and proactive step in shutting down an unlicensed and ill-managed puppy mill. I must confess though that after viewing the clip I was surprised at the state of the kennel facilities. While I deplore puppy mills of any type, I couldn't help but compare (purely on a superficial basis) the features of the facility compared to some of the appalling conditions where Amish and other Ohio and Midwest millers doom helpless dogs to live out their wretched lives. Stack upon stack of wire crates, where feces and waste rain down on the unlucky captives below; unventilated shacks, garages and barns filled with fleas, parasites and disease. No apparent veterinary care... Ohio still appears to be light years behind states like Maine in their response to situations like the Buxton (and far worse) mill. Thanks to the selfless dedication of many committed individuals, inroads are being made to stop dog auctions, exotic animal sales and other atrocities but I can only hope that animal welfare officials in Ohio might take their cue from Maine's actions and put some real teeth into the inadequate legislation and regulation of all "breeders".

Donna

Just one comment on our country - between this and Vick down south with the dog fighting -- to quote Ghandi "The state of a nation is reflected in the way it treats those at it mercy". -- Nuf said about the state of our nation and the attitude of people to animals!!!! And before anyone justs to conclusions - no I'm not a member of PETA but I do belong to the World Wildlife Foundation.

The Westbrook shelter will take well cared for hand-me-down blankets and beds. Every little bit helps!

Although the logistics of caring for such a large number of dogs are mind boggling, I am so glad that the State and the local Buxton police have shut down this kennel.
The Frascas have a very long history of abuses. Maine Animal Welfare has been dealing with them since 2001, trying to bring them into compliance with state rules governing kennels with little success.
I am delighted to see that the state was successful at last! Now to get those donations of money, blankets and toys to the shelters. Both the Animal Refuge League and Animal Welfare Society are going to need all the community support they can get!

The kennels are a lot cleaner now becuase we are seeing them after the leaggue has had a chance to clear some of the debris away. but the true horrors of that place where in the puppy room. there you had uop to 5 puppies in a single pet carrier with only pine shavings in it. i can say without a doubt that i am glad these people are getting shut down. these people honestly beleieve that this is a proper way to care for dogs. i strongly urge anyone in the midst of puppy purchase with them to deman a refun. and if there is anyonde out there who has bought from there in the past or can speak 1st hand (having been there myself i can) about the place to send your expoirience to the Department of Animal Welfare so we can make sure that these people aere out of business for good.