In a release, the humane society said that the crate had seven puppies inside of which all of which were suffering from severe cases of parvovirus, a highly contagious and potentially deadly disease.
They said that the puppies were visibly thin, weak and dehydrated, and three were in critical condition, requiring IV fluids and intensive care. The conditions of the puppies varies and their recovery remains uncertain, despite more than $2,000 in emergency care and medications, the humane society said.
Credit: Humane Society of Greater Dayton
Credit: Humane Society of Greater Dayton
In surveillance footage provided by the humane society, a dark-colored four-door sedan pulls out outside of the shelter and a man gets out of the front passenger seat. He takes the crate, which is a distinct pink-colored wire crate, and leaves it on the ground before he turns to leave.
The car then sped off, the humane society said, and staff discovered the puppies shortly afterward.
Brian Weltge, President and CEO of the Humane Society of Greater Dayton, said that abandoning the animals on the sidewalk in frigid cold is illegal.
“However, at this point we are more concerned for the health of these puppies as well as any other animals that may still be in this individual’s household,” he said. “Parvo is extremely contagious, and if other animals in the home are infected, they may also need urgent medical care.”
The humane society asked anyone with information on the case to contact them by calling 937-262-8091, by emailing bmercer@hsdayton.ord or by submitting the information on the humane society website.
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