Sick Puppies Found Abandoned In South Jersey Woods: Animal Rescue

MILLVILLE, NJ - Three young pit bulls suffering from a life-threatening virus were found abandoned in the woods in Millville earlier this month, animal rescue officials said.

The four-month-old pups, reported to authorities by a passerby on Nov. 16, were found shaking on the side of the road with parvo, a deadly intestinal virus, according to the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge.

“These three innocent souls have not even been on earth for a full season yet and they have been through more than any animal should ever endure,” Jersey Pits Rescue said in a Facebook post. “They were found in the woods alone, defenseless, and freezing by the Millville ACO. Not only were they alone, defenseless, and freezing, they are also suffering from the incredibly dangerous and potentially deadly Parvo-virus.”

It was not immediately clear how long the dogs were sick for, who the previous owners were or how long the pups had been left in the woods. However, as of Tuesday, all three pups - dubbed Finch, Fox and Falcon - have “turned the corner” and are improving, with two out of three eating on their own, according to Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge.

“They are still overcoming diarrhea, and Fox’s persistent cough is present but beginning to improve, but they are trending in the right direction. We are overjoyed to share this update with you, given how touch and go the boys were just a few days ago,” the no-kill rescue wrote Monday.

You can view updated photos of Finch, Fox and Falcon here.

Those with information about the dogs’ origins are asked to contact Millville Animal Control or the Millville Police Department at 856-825-7010.