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Critically Ill Puppies Left Abandoned In A Box At Philadelphia Animal Shelter
"The puppies had wounds that were old, some that were necrotic already, as well as maggots throughout their bodies," said PSPCA's director.
July 28, 2025
The Pennsylvania SPCA says two three-month-old puppies in "bad shape" were left outside a Philadelphia shelter on a hot afternoon, and now are searching for the people who dropped them off.
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Staff made the discovery around 2 p.m. Thursday at ACCT Philly's shelter on Hunting Park Avenue near Front Street.
"The puppies unfortunately had wounds that were old, some that were necrotic already, as well as maggots throughout their bodies. So, in very bad shape," said Gillian Kocher, PSPCA's director of public relations.
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