Wisconsin Puppy Mill Project, Inc.: The statistics for some of the dogs purchased at the Thorp Dog Auction, Horst Stables, 10 March 2007

	WISCONSIN PUPPY MILL PROJECT Don't Buy the Lies: The Dogs -- Statistics "Now accepting QUALITY consignments. Only quality breeding stock or healthy and marketable puppies will be accepted." -- From print ads for the Thorp Dog Auction	(Click on photo for larger view & caption )

Meet some of the "QUALITY" dogs purchased at the Thorp Dog Auctions:

Most of these dogs were purchased at the 10 March 2007 auction, but we are adding others as we are sent their stories and photos. Please click on any photo for a larger view and story, or click through our Thorp Dog Auction Scrapbook to see them all.

	NAME/BREED DOB:	PROBLEMS:	SELLER:
	Bonnie Shih Tzu 2003 No reg. listed	Dog marked on Vet record as 20-50 pounds. Dog weighs 10 lbs. OK for breed, question records. Needs dental. Yeast infection both ears.	Ora J Bontrager N1580 Cty Road FFF Dalton, WI 53926 *** USDA Cert. # 35-A-0281
	Dalton Chihuahua 3/7/2005 No reg. listed	**No rabies vaccine as required by law Extremely fearful. FEAR BITER. Sent to rescue 5/17/2007	Perry I Bontrager W6223 Hwy B Dalton, WI 53926 *** USDA Cert. # 35-A-0251
	Gail Bernese Mountain Dog 12/2006	Entropian eyelids Front dew claws protruding and sore Severe bilateral hip dysplasia; will eventually total hip replacement. Terrified of everything; took several people to get her into the van to transport home. Purchased at the 22 September 2007 auction.	Curvin & Arlene Brubaker W8498 County Highway X Thorp, WI *** USDA Cert. # 35-A-0286
	Max Boxer 5/13/2006 *ACA Reg.	Ventral Lid Bilateral Entropian **No Rabies vaccine as required by law BRUCELLOSIS POSITIVE	Ella Mae Brubaker N14976 Gorman Road Thorp, WI 54771 *** USDA Cert. # 35-A-0227 Note: Original owner was Edward Zimmerman, Max was sold to Brubaker on 7/13/2006 at the age of eight weeks. Edward Zimmerman NOT licensed by USDA.
	Jimmy Boxer 3/16/2006 *ACA Reg.	Lower lid bilateral Entropian **No Rabies vaccine as required by law BRUCELLOSIS POSITIVE	Ella Mae Brubaker N14976 Gorman Road Thorp, WI 54771 *** USDA Cert. # 35-A-0227
	Precious Lady Labrador Retriever 1/1/2005 *ACA Reg.	"Moth eaten" dull and scarred coat SOLD AS PREGNANT actually morbidly obese. Poor teeth, need dental Ear Mites Ear infection **No Rabies vaccine as required by law Terrified of people's hands and feet	Nancy W. Brubaker W8231 Pine Road Thorp, WI 54771 NOT registered with USDA
	Little Jo Miniature Schnauzer 8/25/2003 *APRI Reg.	Grade 2 Heart Murmur Very matted coat	Lisa M Erdenberger Rolling Hills Kennel 33746 State Hwy 27 Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821 *** USDA Cert. # 35-A-0004
	Puddin' Toy Poodle 10/28/2001 *APRI Reg.	Overgrown and matted coat Hernia. Needed teeth pulled, rotten.	Lisa M Erdenberger Rolling Hills Kennel 33746 State Hwy 27 Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821 *** USDA Cert. # 35-A-0004
	Dude Miniature Poodle 9/25/2006 *ACA Reg.	Breeder said she would send records. No records have been received to date. **Vaccinated for rabies the day before sold. Pigeon toed front legs and bowlegged back legs. Groomed to ""look like poodle"" but isn't. Coat too silky -- vet thinks possibly some Maltese Yeast infection both ears.	Teresa Hestekin Hestekin Hills 4147 Soley Lane Eau Claire, WI 54703 *** USDA Cert. # 35-B-0166
	Thorp Chinese Crested Powder Puff 3/8/03 *AKC Reg.	Extremely matted coat Severe dental /periodontal disease Enlarged lymph nodes, likely due to draining infection Enlarged prostate gland and benign prostatic hypertrophy from remaining intact. Parasite infection Struvite crystals in urine 4 missing teeth Shook constantly, petrified of anything new 12 March 08 auction	Melvin Kuhns Pardeeville, WI NOT registered with USDA
	Jake Poodle 3/13/2006 *ACA Reg.	Very matted coat Cryptorchid	Alvin Martin Pine Hollow Kennel N13270 Sterling Ave. Withee, WI 54498 *** USDA Cert. # 35-A-0249
	Martin Poodle *ACA Reg.	Does not appear to be purebred poodle	Alvin Martin Pine Hollow Kennel N13270 Sterling Ave. Withee, WI 54498 *** USDA Cert. # 35-A-0249
	Sweetie Westie 8/21/2006 *ACA Reg.	**OUT OF STATE DOG, NO Vet Certificate of Health as Required by law	Eugene Martin 1473 Rustic Ave Charles City, IA 50616 *** USDA Cert. # 42-A-1194
	Dooley Papillion 9/17/2002 *ACA Reg.	Hernia NOT able to close his mouth or retract his tongue into his mouth due to infected and rotten teeth. Attitude at time of rescue: "I just wish I were dead." Pulled from auction by USDA inspector as "unsellable"	Eugene Martin 1473 Rustic Ave Charles City, IA 50616 *** USDA Cert. # 42-A-1194
	Solomon Basset Hound 3-16-2003 *APRI Reg.	Coccidia	Samuel/Lydia Martin Clear View Kennel W9026 Pine Tree Rd Thorp, WI 54771 *** USDA Cert. # 35-A-0232
	Lizzie Basset Hound 6-19-2003 *ACA Reg.	Coccidia Severe Mastitis Bald Spots on back and neck Date of Birth on Rabies Ceritifcate is 4/1/2003	Samuel/Lydia Martin Clear View Kennel W9026 Pine Tree Rd Thorp, WI 54771 *** USDA Cert. # 35-A-0232
	Rose Basset Hound 8/18/2005 *ACA Reg.	Coccidia Rabies vaccine was four days from expiration on date sold. Daughter of Lizzie and Solomon, shyest and the leggiest of the bassets	Samuel/Lydia Martin Clear View Kennel W9026 Pine Tree Rd Thorp, WI 54771 *** USDA Cert. # 35-A-0232
	Samuel Cairn Terrier 11/13/2005 *ACA Reg.	No paperwork except for USDA Record of Disposition. **No Rabies Vaccine as required by law.	Samuel/Lydia Martin Clear View Kennel W9026 Pine Tree Rd Thorp, WI 54771 *** USDA Cert. # 35-A-0232
	Tippy Chihuahua 10/31/05 *ACA Reg.	Matted coat Teeth heavily tartared - pyorrhea and gingival recession 13 teeth removed at the vet, one lost on the way to the vet -- 14 teeth total lost and extracted. Hair loss of both ears - cause unknown Very withdrawn and timid Very stiff picked up 24 September 08 auction	Larry M. Newswanger Scenic Ridge Kennel Dorchester, WI *** USDA Cert. # 35-A-0225 (Leon Newswanger Scenic Ridge Kennel)
	Dusty Westie 9/5/06 *APRI Reg.	Ear Mites Other Ear Infection	Alvin Nolt N15216 Brucemound Ave Thorp, WI 54711 *** USDA Cert. # 35-A-0248
	Lazarus Cairn Terrier 12/16/2004 *ABI Reg.	**OUT OF STATE DOG, NO Vet Certificate of Health as Required by law. Dog is terrified. Even after two and a half months, dog cannot be handled. Can be pet if slow movements.	Lavern Nolt Twinbirch Kennel 1276 140th Street Charles City, IA 50616 *** USDA Cert. # 42-A-1185
	Whitey Westie 4/2/2005 *ACA Reg.	**OUT OF STATE DOG, NO Vet Certificate of Health as Required by law. Infected cysts between toes, Vet thought from urine burns. Does not look like a Westie. Dog is terrified. Cannot be handled at all.	Lavern Nolt Twinbirch Kennel 1276 140th Street Charles City, IA 50616 *** USDA Cert. # 42-A-1185
	Tao Shar Pei 10/01/2006 " Reg" -- not specified.	**OUT OF STATE DOG -NO Vet Certificate of Health as Required by law No Rabies vaccine as required by law Elevated Temperature Bilateral Entropian Front Leg Injury (one of our team witnessed this dog being jerked roughly from crate by leg) Ear Infection Dogs feces was more than 50% hay the first three days after purchase	Lloyd B. Nolt 3361 - 165th Street Charles City, IA 50616 Not registered with USDA
	Woo Shar Pei " Reg" -- not specified.	**NO PAPER WORK Bilateral Entropian Dog's feces more than 50% hay the first three days after purchase	Auction Catalog says "Nolt" ASSUMED Lloyd B Nolt see Tao, above
	Ralphy Cairn Terrier 3/4/2003 *ACA Reg.	**No Rabies Vaccine as required by law. Thinning hair on back legs and inner thigh area.	Leroy/ Linda Senseng 8425 Hwy D Platteville, WI 53818 *** USDA Cert. # 35-A-0212
	Stanley Miniature Schnauzer 9/14/2006 *ACA Reg.	**No rabies vaccine required by law.	Leroy/ Linda Senseng 8425 Hwy D Platteville, WI 53818 *** USDA Cert. # 35-A-0212
	Leroy Miniature Schnauzer 9/14/2006 *ACA Reg.	**No rabies vaccine as required by law	Leroy/ Linda Senseng 8425 Hwy D Platteville, WI 53818 *** USDA Cert. # 35-A-0212
	Carol Cairn Terrier 10/17/05 *ACA Reg.	PREGNANT - NOT revealed Matted coat	Laverne Shirk Long Lane Kennel W9376 Pine Road Thorp, WI 54771 *** USDA Cert. # 35-A-0234
	Jimmy Cairn Terrier 9/22/2005 *ACA Reg.	**No Rabies Vaccine as required by law. Thinning hair on back legs and inner thigh area. Severe yeast infection in both ears. Matted coat on back legs.	Laverne Shirk Long Lane Kennel W9376 Pine Road Thorp, WI 54771 *** USDA Cert. # 35-A-0234
	Susie Cairn Terrier 12/11/2004 *ACA Reg.	**No Rabies Vaccine as required by law PREGNANT - NOT revealed Whelped 5 puppies on 3/28/2007 Staph infection (skin infection) through out body--Medicated shampoo twice weekly until pups are weaned Patches of fur missing from hip. Very thin sparse hair over entire body.	Laverne Shirk Long Lane Kennel W9376 Pine Road Thorp, WI 54771 *** USDA Cert. # 35-A-0234
	Kingsbury Beagle 1-15-08 Unregistered	Rabies vaccination dated the day before the auction...three months after the law requires. Pos for Giardia Dog is extremely shy nd avoids contact with anyone. 24 September 08 auction	Laverne Shirk Long Lane Kennel W9376 Pine Road Thorp, WI 54771 *** USDA Cert. # 35-A-0234
	Coffee Miniature Pinscher 10/19/2005 Unregistered	In heat when purchased. Growths on all for paws, appears to be from standing on wire. VERY skittish. Still unable to handle at 5/30/2007 but we can pet as long as we move slowly	Edward Smith W3419 Hwy K Loyal, WI 54446 *** USDA Cert. # 35-A-0278
	Reddy Miniature Pinscher 8-29-2006 Unregistered	Conjuctivitis in both eyes. Sores between toes, Vet thought from urine burns.	Edward Smith W3419 Hwy K Loyal, WI 54446 *** USDA Cert. # 35-A-0278
	Cheyenne Akita 8/1/1999 No reg. listed	Clumps of hair were falling out along her back exposing skin in several spots. Nose severely scarred. Ear tips severely scarred. Heartworm positive. Badly decayed teeth So dog aggressive that she could not be trusted around anmals other than Max, below.	Wesley Smith W16616 Old 194 Sheldon, WI 54766 or N2889 County Road I Cornrath, WI 54731 Not registered with USDA
	Max Akita 2/3/01 No reg. listed	Severely scarred nose Blind in right eye Scarred eartips Badly decayed teeth Rear leg injury or condition causing difficulty walking Tested positive for Lyme disease	Wesley Smith W16616 Old 194 Sheldon, WI 54766 or N2889 County Road I Cornrath, WI 54731 Not registered with USDA
	Sheba Westie 9/27/04 *ACA Reg.	Ear Infection	Amos Weaver N15945 Sparrow Ave Owen, WI 54460 *** USDA Cert. # 35-A-0268
	Chip Golden Doodle ? *Unregistered	**OUT OF STATE DOG, NO Vet Certificate of Health as Required by law Dog sold as 15 weeks old, dog actually AT LEAST 2 years old Severely matted coat, ears needed to be plucked Ear infection Severely thin, Body score 2 (Body Score of 1 is emaciated to near death)	Leroy D Yoder 27768 Cemetery Road Utica, MN 55919 *** USDA Cert. # 41-A-0443
	Dale Golden Doodle ? *Unregistered	**OUT OF STATE DOG, NO Vet Certificate of Health as Required by law Dog sold as 15 weeks old, dog actually AT LEAST 2 years old Severely matted coat, ears needed to be plucked Ear infection Severely thin, Body score 3 (Body Score of 1 is emaciated to near death)	Leroy D Yoder 27768 Cemetery Road Utica, MN 55919 *** USDA Cert. # 41-A-0443
	Petey Welsh Corgi 10/3/2003(?) *APRI Reg.	SOLD AS FEMALE, dog is actually a MALE Ear mites Euathanized 5/ 11/ 2007 for severe DOG AGRESSION. Two months of work on this problem did no good.	Alson & Rosella Zeiset N15942 Fisher Ave Thorp, WI 54771. *** USDA Cert. # 35-A-0250
	Allie Shiba Inu /Rat Terrier Mix 11/30/2006 *Unregistered	**No rabies vaccine as required by law	Alvin Zimmerman W8731 Pine Road Thorp, WI 54711 *** USDA Cert. # 35-A-0269
	Christy Westie 4/22/2005 *ACA Reg.	Tartar, bad teeth In heat Matted coat Extremely anti-social, fearful Whelped litter 10/3/2006 at less than 18 months old Cesarean scar from previous delivery. Vet said uterus, bladder, the horns, mometum (fatty tissue) all attached to abdominal wall with scar tissue.	Wayne Zimmerman High Rise Kennel 34733 Cty Hwy MM Stanley, WI 54768 *** USDA Cert. # 35-A-0220
Notes: : Please see our What Does Breed Registration Really Mean? page for more information. : WI State law requires that all dogs five months and older be vaccinated for rabies by a veterinarian and have a certificate to prove it. Wisconsin also requires a health certificate that includes current rabies vaccination information in order to bring a dog into the state. The recent case of rabies in a dog brought from out of state without these certificates underscores the importance of these regulations. For more information, please see our Rabies Vaccine / Cert. of Health: Why are they important? page. ******: The first number (35, 41, 42) is the USDA numerical code for the state where the kennel is located; the "A" denotes a breeder license and the "B" denotes a Breeder/Dealer license. NOTE: the USDA Animal Welfare Act licensing applies ONLY to breeders who sell pets wholesale (to brokers, pet stores, etc.) ALL direct sellers are exempt, including the the one detailed in Inside A Wisconsin "Puppy Farm". See the USDA Animal Welfare Act section of our Puppy Mills and the Law page for more about what USDA licensing actually means.