A Little Dog with a Big Dream

Harley Action and Awareness Project poster website

Become one of Harley’s Heroes! Join “Harley’s Puppy Mill Action and Awareness Project” and help make a difference for the hundreds of thousands of dogs living in puppy mills today.

Click this link to learn more about this great campaign to raise awareness about the cruel commercial dog breeding industry.


Who is HaHarley, a Puppy Mill Survivorrley?

On the brink of death, after spending 10 years living in a cramped, filthy cage in a puppy mill – where he’d lost an eye when his cage was power-washed, Harley was finally freed. He immediately received much-needed medical care and found love with a special family. And he thrived. To the surprise of the veterinary community, this strong-spirited little 6-pound Chihuahua continued going strong in spite of medical conditions which were the result of his years living in a cage. For five years following his rescue, Harley worked hard educating children and adults alike about puppy mills. Harley had personally participated in the freeing of more than 700 dogs from puppy mills across the Midwest, and raised the money that gave freedom to hundreds more.

Harley always seemed well aware that his life had a purpose. Whether it was a fundraiser in his honor that drew 2,000 people, or visiting an elementary school classroom to educate our youngest generation about where pet store puppies really come from, Harley’s magical personality grasped the hearts of all who met him. He’d been featured on the cover of popular magazines and on television and radio, and was considered a social media sensation.

Sadly, Harley passed away on March 20, 2016 … but his legacy lives on. This little one-eyed dog is known worldwide. Harley continues to inspire hope and confidence in people of all ages who are able to relate to his less-than-perfect appearance, and he continues to be the voice for the hundreds of thousands of dogs living in cages in puppy mills today. #HarleysDream

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harley-tribute-2016-hero-dog-awards-huff-postHarley was remembered in a beautiful and moving tribute during the American Humane 2016 Hero Dog Awards. Although Harley is no longer with us, his legacy lives on and the resolve to bring an end to the cruel commercial dog breeding industry has only strengthened. Thank you to Lois Pope LIFE Foundation, Hallmark Channel and American Humane. Read the story here. “Harley’s beautiful, forgiving spirit still shines and inspires us and we will continue his fight until there are no more puppy mills.”


Harley Wins Nation’s Top Title as ‘American Hero Dog’ at the 2015 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards®

Harley with his Hero Dog Awards
Harley with his Hero Dog Awards

“Heroes are not judged merely by their size, but by the size of their hearts. Following more than a million votes by the American public and the opinions of an expert panel of celebrity animal lovers and dog experts, a tiny Chihuahua named Harley from Berthoud, Colorado has been named this year’s most courageous canine and biggest dog star, beating out 170 other heroic hounds and capturing the top title of ‘American Hero Dog’ at the 2015 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards®, presented by the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation, Inc. and broadcast nationally on Hallmark Channel October 30.”

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