The issue of animal abandonment is escalating and poses a significant challenge nationwide. Countless puppies and adult dogs find themselves in perilous circumstances because of their owners’ thoughtless conduct.
A particular incident was recently reported in Crowley, Texas. A complete litter of puppies was recklessly discarded in a field on an extremely hot day. Confined in a carrier, the puppies were on the brink of suffocation and dehydration.
Fortunately, a compassionate passerby promptly intervened upon witnessing this act of cruelty and contacted Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office.
Rescued At The Eleventh Hour
Deputies Collin Stephenson and his partner, Deputy Haley Drew, swiftly acted on a report. Upon reaching the location, the puppies were already fatigued and critically dehydrated.
Having been left in a carrier without water, they were in dire need of assistance.
“Yesterday a litter of puppies was abandoned in a field inside a carrier with no water on a 100° day,” TCSO shared on Facebook.
The officers gathered the puppies and situated them in the back of their vehicle. All eight infants appeared to be in shock, but they began to relax once they were able to breathe freely again.
They then provided the puppies with water and splashed them to offer the essential refreshment.
Although the officers are unsure of precisely how long these adorable furballs were left in the field, they estimate that they spent at least a couple of days without any provisions at all.
Their heart-wrenching tale soon garnered attention across the nation, leaving many people in disbelief.
One Of The Puppies Has Already Secured A Forever Home
Following their rescue, the puppies were securely relocated to Chuck & Brenda Silcox Animal Care & Adoption Center, Texas. Thanks to the generous volunteers, these little ones finally received the care they desperately needed.
A few days later, Officers Stephenson and Drew opted to visit and check on the puppies. Drew, who already owns a Golden Retriever and a large Irish Wolfhound, was thrilled to reunite with the abandoned puppies once again.
“They all appear much cleaner and significantly healthier,” she told CBS News.
The wonderful news is – Officer Stephenson chose to adopt one of the puppies and provide it with a permanent home.
“They are 6 weeks old and believed to be a shepherd mix. Deputy Stephenson mentioned he plans to adopt one of the puppies, but the 7 remaining pups still require homes,” TCSO stated in an update post.
Regrettably, the Sheriff’s Office has yet to pinpoint the individual responsible for this act of cruelty due to the absence of surveillance cameras.
“Unfortunately, the lack of surveillance cameras in the vicinity where the puppies were discovered makes it improbable we will be able to apprehend the person who discarded the puppies,” the Sheriff’s Office remarked.
On a positive note, the puppies, named Cheese Itz, Cheetos, Lays Potato, Fritos, Pringles, Ruffles, and Doritos, are now in a secure environment, awaiting someone ready to shower them with all the affection they rightfully deserve.
We can only hope their forever home is just around the corner!