CENTREVILLE – St. Joseph County Animal Control final weekend took in eight puppies discovered deserted by the aspect of the highway in Sherman Township.
Undersheriff Jason Bingaman mentioned it’s secure to conclude the 2-month-old puppies had been deliberately left by the aspect of Borgert Road. Such abandonment isn’t a plan of action he would suggest.
“You would think someone would attempt to find a home for them or just call us, contact us and we can help … part of our responsibility at Animal Control is to pick up strays, get them in and get them healthy,” Bingaman mentioned. “But, man, don’t just dump them by the road. That just shouldn’t be an option. Puppies are not trash.”
A passerby reported the litter to Animal Control Nov. 19, Bingaman famous. The puppies have been to a veterinarian and at the moment are thought of to be in good well being.
They can be eligible for adoption Nov. 30.
“They are a pit-lab mix. They don’t have strong characteristics of the pit bull but certainly have some pit in them,” he mentioned. “As far as male and female, it’s a mix of both but I don’t know off the top of my head how many of each.”
Anyone contemplating adopting a canine from the Centreville-based company can be required to place up a bond. The bond, he mentioned, is returned as soon as proof of spaying or neutering has been offered and confirmed, Bingaman mentioned.
Bingaman mentioned the very fact all eight survived is a miracle in itself.
“No idea how long they were there but that close to the road, they obviously don’t understand the danger of being in the road or attempting to cross the road,” he mentioned.
Ideally, the puppies can be adopted in pairs however Bingaman mentioned a household gained’t be prevented from adopting in the event that they select to absorb only one. With three dogs of his personal, Bingaman mentioned as a lot as he’d think about taking one home, it’s simply not sensible for him to have 4 dogs.
“I have to say they are really cute. They’re awesome. They’re playful. When you come to their cage they all pile on top of each other trying to get as close to you as they can,” Bingaman mentioned. “We’ve been running at capacity for the past 12 months, but we’ve figured out a way to get these puppies in there. Hopefully they’ll all find a home.”
