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This was a terrible hoarding situation with 130+ equines that <br>suffered from not enough food, hoof care and dental care. <br>There was minimal vet care also. The parasite infestation <br>and mange infestation was terrible throughout the herd causing <br>many to rub their hair off and create sores on their bodies <br>while baking in the sun with no hair protection. <br>I thank Hoof Prints of the Heart for stepping in to remove, <br>and provide all the necessary needs for the animals. <br>The founder of Hacienda de los Milagros, Wynne Zaugg, a known <br>hoarder is attempting to start another sanctuary and has <br>already taken in several horses and is begging for donations. <br>I urge all of you generous animal loving donors to NOT <br>give this man any money, this will only enable him to take <br>more animals and the suffering will start all over again.

On July 5, 2025 I called The Animal League of Green Valley (TALGV). I spoke to someone about adopting a 13 pound, 3 year old chihuahua that I had seen on their web site. I was told that someone had a hold on the dog and were going to come in on the 7th to meet the dog, but they canceled. I was then told that I couldn't place a hold over the phone and to come in on the 6th at 10am if I wanted a chance to adopt it. I filled out the online application and went to see the dog on the 6th. I Liked the dog and told the work I wanted to adopt him. The worker said I had to file out the application. I told her I did and handed it to her. She then took it to the office. She returned and told me the only concern was that my yard wasn't fenced. I then told her that I lived a a 55+ community that was completely fenced. She went back to the office a then returned and said that was fine and I could adopt the dog.<br><br> Being the 4th of July weekend they were not adopting out any animals till the 7th which I understood. On the 7th I made the 45 minute one way trip back to the shelter. I arrived for my 11am appointment. A worker lead me back to the office. She opened the the to let me enter. I made it just inside the door in the hallway and was stop by a person. The first thing she said was I am not adopting that dog to you. I was in shock. I said that the day before I was told that I could adopt the dog. She then made the statement (how are you going to play with and walk the dog. You need a senior dog). She said that the dog is a very active dog and that is why the lady that adopted him returned him. She then stated the previous lady said the dog needed the be with someone that has kids or other dogs. Usually rescues always request no children when it comes to chihuahuas. If the lady that previously adopted the dog was such an expert then why did she adopt a very active dog. Maybe she needed a senior dog.<br><br> I then said why is it was an issue today and not yesterday. She said because she had not had a chance to meet me. I feel that she still didn't meet me because she never spoke to me before saying she would not adopt the dog to me. What it comes down to is she saw I was old, fat, disabled and walked slowly.<br><br> I feel very humiliated, discriminated against and judged. If anyone reading this fits into any of those categories I would not try to adopt at this organization. By the way her name is Kim and says she is the president of the organization. There website says they do not discriminate. What a joke. She just proved she does. Look at the other reviews. I wish I had before I wasted my time.