They were only a few weeks old 😔
Baking in the hot Florida sun, a group of 16 puppies recently found themselves in a tough spot. The puppies had been abandoned in crates in a 7-Eleven parking lot, with nowhere to go.
Luckily, a passerby noticed the unusual sight and called Pasco County Animal Services for help. The puppies were soon safe in the hands of experts at Suncoast Animal League.
“Upon arrival at our shelter, the puppies seemed eager for human interaction,” said Suncoast Animal League executive director Annette Dettloff. “Some were a little shy, but most were friendly and sought attention and love. Whoever had them before tried to give them love. They knew what love was.”
The puppies, ranging in age from 7 to 9 weeks old, needed foster families to care for them and help them grow. Suncoast Animal League put out a call for temporary homes, and soon local animal lovers began reaching out. In time, each puppy found their place.
“We really could not have asked for a better turnout from our community, who heeded our call for helping these pups,” Dettloff said.
These days, the puppies who once languished in a convenience store parking lot are now romping through the halls of their foster homes, learning to be good dogs and preparing to meet their forever families.
“They are all flourishing and showing their foster families their cute little personalities,” Dettloff said. “Thankfully, they all seem to have taken that crazy day in stride!”