Staff members at C.A.R.E. Sanctuary were arriving to work one morning when they noticed a crate sitting in the driveway. Their stomachs dropped as they approached the crate and found six puppies crammed inside, waiting for someone to notice them.
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was a note taped to the top of the crate. It said, “To whom it may concern, I found these puppies abandoned in the desert. Found them last week. I’m homeless and cannot take care of them. I hope you find them good homes. Thank you.”
The puppies had been left overnight and were understandably scared and timid at first. The staffers quickly brought them inside and helped them settle in. Once the puppies realized they were safe, they began to relax.
Thankfully the puppies appeared to be healthy, just hungry after being left with no food or water. Everyone was glad the puppies had ended up at the sanctuary but wished it had happened in a different way.
“The note left us with mixed emotions,” Maria P., manager and president of C.A.R.E. Sanctuary, told The Dodo. “We were saddened that someone felt they had no other option, but grateful they chose to leave the puppies somewhere they would receive care rather than abandon them in a more dangerous situation. Our concern quickly turned to ensuring the puppies were safe, healthy and loved."
The puppies are around 3 months old and appear to be Malinois and German shepherd mixes. Their little personalities are emerging more and more as time goes on, and they’re thriving in the care of their rescuers.
“What began as a sad and uncertain situation has turned into a hopeful one,” Maria said. “They are safe, loved and enjoying all the care and attention every puppy deserves while they wait for their forever families."
Once the puppies have received all their vaccinations and have been spayed or neutered and microchipped, they’ll be ready to be put up for adoption. Their friends at C.A.R.E. Sanctuary can’t wait to find them the perfect homes.
