Suspect arrested after 8 puppies found in trash bag in Las Vegas
Eight 2-week-old puppies are recovering at The Animal Foundation after being found in a trash bag with an unknown cleaning product and tossed into a dumpster, according to the agency.
“Thanks to the quick actions of a good Samaritan, the puppies are now safe at the shelter,” a foundation news release stated. “The person responsible for this act is in police custody, and we are grateful to LVMPD and Animal Protection Services for their investigations.”
Details on where the puppies were found and the suspect were not yet available from the Metropolitan Police Department.
The puppies arrived at the shelter with their mother and two other dogs, The Animal Foundation said.
It is unknown if there will be lasting effects from the cleaning product, however the puppies are doing well.
A ninth puppy had to be euthanized because of blood in its chest.
“These are tiny, vulnerable puppies who barely have their eyes open, and someone chose to throw them away like trash,” The Animal Foundation said.
“Thanks to the hero who heard their cries, they’re now getting a fresh start.”
These 2-week-old puppies were found in a trash bag with a cleaning product and tossed into a dumpster in Las Vegas—but thanks to a Good Samaritan, they’re now safe at The Animal Foundation. They’re recovering with their mom by their side. 🐾 pic.twitter.com/nJ3Yqn3KGV
— The Animal Foundation (@animalfndlv) November 14, 2024
The young puppies are highly susceptible to illness, The Animal Foundation stated. “Ideally, they will move into a foster home to give them the best chance at thriving outside the shelter environment.”
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