He was found in an Arkansas puppy mill where he had spent his entire life, forced to live in his own fifth in order to breed babies that would be sold and shipped away. Employees at HSUS found over 100 dogs and other animals in the horrific facility, but none pulled on their heartstrings quite as much as this amazing pup.

Obviously suffering ocular damage, his blindness was most likely due to the extremely unsanitary conditions and lack of any medical treatment.

But as soon as he heard his rescuer’s voices, they could see his true personality shine through despite his injury. He began hopping up and down and playfully wagging his tail. Clearly, he was desperate for any sign of affection.

Luckily, after receiving much-needed veterinary care, Dori brought him into her very loving home.

Even luckier, she happens to work for a veterinary office who doesn’t mind one bit when she brings Corey in for the day. She says the fearless pup doesn’t let his lack of eyesight slow him down one bit. He also has a talent for sharing his happiness with those in need, like Dori’s friend’s son Callum who was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy as an infant.

Check out this video to see the joy Corey brings to Callum (and everyone else) with his bright, happy face:

It’s sad to think of how much different so many lives would be if he hadn’t been rescued from his terrible living conditions. To help other pups in situations like Corey’s, visit the Humane Society of the United States or find shelters in your area to see how you can donate or volunteer your time. You’ll be a real lifesaver.

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Many people aren’t aware of just how awfully the animals in these facilities are treated. These photos from a recent raid by the ASPCA and local law enforcement in Needham, Alabama show the honest, and very grim, portrait.

Warning: some of the images below are very graphic.
Along with the 130 pups, some barely alive, they discovered the remains of several deceased dogs in the appalling conditions.

The malnourished and dehydrated dogs are now being treated for their various conditions, including dental disease, hypothermia, and ocular damage.

In a statement regarding the rescue, Vice President for ASPCA Field Investigations and Response Tim Rickey explained, “It’s clear that profit was put above the well-being of these dogs.”

“As is the case with most puppy mills, these dogs were treated as products for sale and not valued as living beings,” Rickey noted.

The dogs, mostly Chihuahuas, Yorkshire Terriers, and Pomeranians, were taken to a temporary shelter, set up in an undisclosed location, while the investigation continues.

The owners, Rebecca Miller and Janice Freeman, were taken in and detained on charges of cruelty.

Dogs who were previously purchased from the facility were reported to be in severely poor health after being brought into their new homes.

On top of the medical care, the pups are receiving behavioral enrichment from the ASPCA’s Anti-Cruelty Behavior team. This will hopefully increase the dogs’ future adoptability. The organization aims to raise awareness not only to the terrible puppy mill conditions, but also to the fact that most pet store dogs are purchased from mills.

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