Today we removed 2 mtoher dogs and 17 puppies from a local kill shelter. One female having 9 pups of about 8 weeks of age and one female having 4 newborns. We also took four pups of about 6 weeks of age that did not have a mother with them.
The mom for the litter of nine is in poor health but will recover. She tested positive for heartworm and will need sponsorship for treatment.
The mom of the newborns tested negative for heartworm however she was severly dehydrated and also in poor condition.
All of the pups appear to be healthy thanks to their moms - not their prior human owners. Mom's are in poor condition from giving them everthing they need while getting little care themselves.
The older pups will be available for adoption in about 3-4 weeks. They do need sponsors to help with their vetting costs.