Alyssa Milano's Urgent Quest to Save Suffering Dogs

By Sarah Crow Posted Dec 9th 2010 10:30AM

Alyssa Milano may not possess all of the power of Phoebe Halliwell on 'Charmed,' but she is trying to put together a little magic to save the lives of a group of suffering dogs.

Milano teamed up with Tonic to prevent a mass euthanasia to be carried out at the Harrison County Dog Pound in Cadiz, OH. The dogs in this facility are living in substandard conditions, kept outside in freezing temperatures, with their only water supply icing over and becoming undrinkable.

In addition to being exposed to the elements, many of the dogs are living in filth and are suffering from medical conditions that have gone untreated. Milano and Tonic are teaming up with California's Gentle Barn foundation to save the lives of these animals, who will be transported by Gentle Barn to a local vet for treatment as soon as foundation representatives arrive at the pound.

While one donor has already provided a generous $5000 to allow the

release of these dogs,they are in desperate need of medical treatment so that they can survive and thrive in the care of their future adoptive homes.

Tonic is just over $500 away from meeting their financial goal, which would provide transport for Gentle Barn rescuers to the pound where the dogs are being held, medical care for the animals, and transportation back to Gentle Barn for any pups who don't find loving homes in Ohio.

You can donate to the cause on Tonic's website or share information about the cause via email, Facebook, or Twitter.

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Thursday 09 December

By Karen

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God bless her for helping the helpless dogs. The abusers will meet their Maker one day, and get what they deserve - nothing good, forever.

By mixed

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Surely u can't believe that anyone would be damned for eternity for abusing an animal. Not that this type of behavior should not be rectified, but i find it hard to believe anything can be considered "justified behavior" for an eternity of damnation. Use the brain that god gave u.

By YellowRose3218

Allysa thank you for caring enough about animals, to do something to help these poor dogs. I just hate to hear of any animal suffering. Too many people talk about helping, but do nothing.

By Irish

This breaks my heart. We do rescue work and things that go on are beyond belief. It is our duty to protect those that cannot protect themselves, children, elderly and animals.

By mw

I get so angry when I hear about abused dogs, breaks my heart. God bless you Alyssa, great thing you are doing.

By Elizabeth DeVries

Bless her and Tonic for saving them. The conditions described turned my stomach as did the photo of the pup trying to get out. It is heartbreaking.
Whoever owns and runs that shelter MUST be fined or jailed for animal abuse.
I hope that 'shelters' are monitored more carefully. These poor babies do not deserve living conditions like that...far from it. They deserve great love, and care.
Most often it is our 4 legged friends, not 2 legged ones who are loyal, and give unconditional love. People have a lot to learn from them.

By ralonne

I agree, Elizabeth! It breaks my heart to hear of anyone, let alone a g/d animal shelter, mistreating animals in this way. It makes me sick that no one is taking this animal shelter to task for the awful conditions. God bless Alyssa Milano and Popeater for bringing this situation to light.

By TheForce07

Why do people own animals if they can't take care of them? Poor suffering dogs.

By Rachel

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Thank you, PopEater, for posting this important information!! I immediately donated and posted it to social media, and then my dog-rescuing mom immediately donated and posted it to her facebook. Way to get the word out and support these poor dogs.

By Raccoon

Thank you Alyssa, for being such a kind and loving person, that helps our four-legged friends.
Thank you for bringing this horror story to our attention. Hopefully all these precious animals can be saved and find good homes.

God Bless you.

By Leaky6

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Can't the AISPC step in????

By Stelios

How about saving the millions of children suffering all over the world! This country is gone to the dogs in more than one way!

By teresa

And people like you are part of the reason.

By Merry

Hey stupid, the suffering of children and the suffering of animals is not mutually exclusive, please evolve.

By Rough Neighbor

There are groups of people that help children, the elderly, Veterans, etc. There's people advocating for every group imaginable. It doesn't mean that animal advocates aren't for children's welfare. But the animals are sentient beings and they have no voice so someone has to speak for them.

Btw, shouldn't the U.S. help their own right now instead of sending boatloads of money saving those in other countries when our own are perishing in this economy?

By lookyloo

Thumbs up to Ms. Milano. I think I'll make a donation.

By Мария

С удовольствием хотела бы сделать пожертвования, если бы могла. Но я студент и ничего не зарабатываю! Алиса умница, теперь я еще больше уважаю ее))

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