Now 12 weeks old, the puppies are ‘living their best life’
Puppies dumped in bin bag near Hull
Puppies found dumped in an East Yorkshire village are now “thriving” two months later, the RSPCA has said. Out of six abandoned dogs, five have already found homes.
As reported in Hull Daily Mail in July, the puppies were found in a bin bag by a motorist in a lay-by in the village of Preston. The bag had been left open, but they were overheating and dehydrated.
Centre manager Carina Porte said staff at the RSPCA Hull and East Riding Branch were concerned when they first looked over the puppies. “They were just real lethargic and not in great condition, bless them,” she told the BBC.
The motorist only discovered the puppies because he noticed the bag was wriggling. He put them in a cardboard box and took them to the RSPCA centre in Clough Road, where they were checked by the vet.
Carina said: “The main worry for us was they were five weeks old, they should still be with their mum. Myself and two of the animal care team, we have to take them home and give them all the love and extra care.”
Now 12 weeks old, Carina said the puppies are “thriving” and “living their best life now”. Five of the puppies, thought to be French bulldog – Chihuahua crosses, have found homes with “amazing members of the public”, she added.
One puppy, named Axel, is still under the care of a vet. Animal Care Assistant, Danielle, said she “fell in love” with puppy Ethel and ended up adopting her.
“We lost our pug earlier this year, so it was sort of fate,” she said. “It makes you forget all of the sadness, and it just makes everything worth it.”
Mandy and Steve adopted Rosie the puppy three weeks ago, and have not looked back. Mandy said it was a “dream come true”, with Steve commenting that Rosie was a smart dog and “nothing phases her”.
Carina added: “If anyone is struggling, there are always people here to help. We might not initially be able to take the animal due to space, but we will always try and help in any way we can.”
RSPCA Inspector Laura Barber previously visited the location where the puppies were found. Speaking at the time, she said: “It’s sad and frustrating that people are continuing to breed irresponsibly, as we fear is the case here, and resorting to leaving vulnerable young animals in situations like this, leaving others to pick up the pieces.”
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