The litter of abandoned puppies is now safe in Phoenix waiting to be adopted.
PHOENIX — Three young dogs sitting in a kennel are safe today after fending for themselves for nearly a week by South Mountain.
“My husband and I found them hiking on that mountain,” said Yesenia Gallardo. “That mountain is full of coyotes. They could’ve easily become prey.”
Those pups could have been prey, or starved to death in the wilderness.
The litter of pups, believed to be around eight months old, was abandoned and a nearby neighbor caught the act on their home surveillance camera.
In the video, a black SUV is seen driving away while the dogs try to chase after it.
Neighbors said they had been trying to get to the dogs, but said they were skittish and would run away.
A non-profit called HARTT, Humane Animal Rescue and Trapping Team, helped get the puppies off the mountain.
“This one, I call her ‘Honey.’ She’s just a cuddle bug,” said Gallardo.
The pups are safe now and their rescuers hope someone will adopt them soon. Maricopa County Animal Care and Control is set to pick them up Friday if they aren’t adopted or picked up by another rescue.
Another dog in the litter was taken in by the Arizona Humane Society to be treated for injuries.
“We’re hoping that they don’t have to go to the pound where their future is unknown,” said Gallardo. “They’re a little skittish and a little scared but you can also see they are very loving and they want that warmth from someone that could take care of them.”
If you would like to adopt one of these girls or you’re an animal rescue willing to take them in, contact Yesenia Gallardo at 623-399-0293.
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