Six abandoned German shepherd puppies are in recovery thanks to a good samaritan who heard their cries in a remote area in Port Alberni.
According to a release, the BC SPCA is caring for the puppies after a passer-by alerted them to the situation. Now, the organization is asking the public for donations to support the puppies' recovery.
“The poor little pups were in rough shape,” says Lorie Chortyk, general manager of communications for the BC SPCA. “They were undernourished, with eyes crusted shut with infection when they were rescued, but they were still wagging their tails and were so sweet.”
The puppies were suffering from severe demodex mange, secondary skin infections, conjunctivitis, ear infections, worms and were infested with fleas. Four of the puppies will require entropion surgery to repair abnormalities in their eyelids, with two of the puppies requiring surgery in both eyes.
“The puppies have been receiving antibiotics and have been bathed daily for their mange, along with other medical treatments,” says Chortyk. “They are now recovering in foster homes and are doing well. They are so well-behaved and are happy, energetic puppies.”
The care costs for the six puppies is expected to exceed $4,000.
Chortyk noted that puppies will need several weeks to recover and are not up for adoption at this time.
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