09/20/2026
Abigail was a victim of the puppy mill money making scheme. She was left for dead in a field just after having a litter of puppies.
Abigail was retrieved by an animal control officer and was taken into their nearby facility. Once they assessed her condition, she was placed on a euthanasia list as they were overcapacity and did not have funds to give her all the medical care she needed. The facility then reached out to Animal Saints Rescue Society, asking for help.
Abigail arrived to our sanctuary exhausted, physically ill, suspicious of other dogs, and terrified of men. She had a life threatening uterine infection. Many of her teeth were fractured from chewing on a metal crate. Based on her condition, it appeared she had lived in one for years, if not her entire life.
Abigail has been in our sanctuary for two years now, recuperating from the severe abuse. She is now physically healthy, can play with other dogs, and enjoys meeting new people for the first time in her life. It’s taken many months, but she’s now to the point where she can enjoy life with a lightness of heart.
We share Saint Abigail’s story with you to stop puppy mills. How do we stop them? Through education and plan of action. We will soon share a feature article we have written about how to spot a puppy mill and why it matters.
