Auctioned dogs get a chance at a real life thanks to a celebrity dog

Never heard of a dog auction? According to the Prisoners of Greed website, they happen every spring and summer throughout the Midwest of the United States. Sometimes, it’s what they call a dispersal auction, where a breeder is going out of business. Others are “consignment auctions,” where breeders can sell unwanted dogs (old, no longer producing, sick, etc.) to get money to buy more.

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The Prisoners of Greed site describes the typical auction as thus:

“The auctions are horrifying experiences. The first one you go to will certainly change your life. The auctioneers have no concern whatsoever for the dogs. The dogs are tossed around and promoted solely for whatever monetary value they might bring. The dogs are frequently injured, ill, missing limbs, or even their bottom jaw. They are all terrified.”

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Recently, the Chicago French Bulldog Rescue needed help with funds in order to rescue two dozen dogs from a puppy mill auction.

“More often than not, dogs are not producing puppies anymore, they are too old and worn out or too unhealthy to continue to breed,” Sandy Jaggi, on behalf of the Chicago French Bulldog Rescue, told dogsguru.ru “Feeding them costs them money so these ruthless greedy people bring them to the auction to try to make some money back. It’s an emotionally draining, beyond cruel process. Many of the dogs are shut down emotionally. They have never known love, vet care or even a bed. Human contact and hands represent fear, neglect and pain. They are usually terrified.”

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Manny the Frenchie, a celebrity dog famous for his adorable smile as well as his generous spirit, stepped up to help them reach their goal, by asking his Facebook followers to donate:

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