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Eight puppies were discovered by a “good samaritan” in a garbage bag during a heat wave in Austin, animal rescue officials said.
The puppies, who were only two or three days old, were all in critical condition on Thursday. One of the puppies has died, but the other seven are recovering.
“We received a call that a Good Samaritan had brought in a litter of puppies found in a garbage bag next to a dumpster,” President and CEO of Austin Pets Alive! Ellen Jefferson told FOX 7 Austin. “They probably saw them squirming in the bag and doing something, and that’s huge.”
Veterinarians and medical experts worked around the clock to cure the puppies, who were sweltering in the triple-digit heat. The pups were hungry and under extreme stress, causing them to become hypoglycemic.
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The puppies, only two or three days old, were all in critical condition when they were discovered Thursday. (Austin pets alive!)
Jefferson said the puppies were likely left by the dumpster the day they were found, and could die if they stayed longer than a day.
“I know they would have perished if they’d been there in the storm last night, or if they’d been there, you know, longer than the day. So I’m guessing they were probably put in the trash that morning,” Jefferson said , adding that the actions of the accused were unacceptable.
“I’m trying to have empathy for the person who did that. They must have been in a really bad situation to feel like this was their only course of action, but it’s heartbreaking and it’s just not acceptable,” explained them out. “It’s cruel to the animals and there are other options.”
Austin pets live! is currently looking for volunteers to take care of the puppies.
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The pups were hungry and under extreme stress, causing them to become hypoglycemic. (Austin pets alive!)
“We know our community really cares, and it’s not just the animal shelter to solve these kinds of problems,” Jefferson said. “We can connect the dots and help someone who wants to help these little babies survive and live great lives. That’s a win-win situation.”
Local resident Sanaz Mozafarian told FOX 7 that she is taking in three of the puppies.
“They are so cute. I just hope to take them home and give them some love and warmth and help them grow up,” Mozafarian said.
The puppies in Austin, Texas were likely left by the dumpster the day they were found and were likely to die. (FOX 7 Austin)
“Our immediate need is support for the critical medical care they deserve,” Jefferson told Fox News Digital. “It can cost over $1000 per puppy to provide basic medical care and supplies, so we’re asking people who can support Austin Pets Alive!’s lifesaving efforts to donate directly on our website.”
“We want everyone everywhere to know that there are better options in times of need,” the statement said.
