Chester County SPCA/Oxford Mill Update

I am frequently asked where things stand on the Oxford Mill Dogs (click the link to read more details). The primary answer is that nothing can be done with the dogs until the legal system catches up. The mill owner is fighting the case. In the mean time the CCSPCA is deeply involved with healing the dogs and maintaining a clean environment for them. I have been emailing with a member of the Board of Directors and have been catering our donations to the current needs. Below is a response to my request for information on the current need:

"I spoke with our Director at the Board meeting and she said they are primarily in need of towels, linens, blankets etc. at this time. For infection control, they are not always able to reuse the ones they have so this is an ongoing need. Many need frequent bathing because of lice infestation and other skin diseases. Also, medical expenses for these dogs are mounting. A number of them, including females giving birth to critically ill newborns, had been moved to veterinary hospitals in the county because their medical conditions have required more veterinary intervention than could be provided at the shelter. Any monetary donations from the public are always welcome. Thank you for your interest in this situation."

If you have donations that are in keeping with the current needs, you can give them to GSAR. We are taking supplies to them whenever we have enough to make a trip worthwhile. If you would like to donate money for the Mill dogs, you can write a check to GSAR putting 'Mill Dogs" in the memo. I will keep track of the donations and write a single check to them to take with me along with each set of donations. You can also donate directly on the SPCA's web site.

Note: They have more food than they can store and request that no more food donations be made. A dog food corporation is giving them high quality food which is what these dogs need as they heal from their abuse.

~Kay