Deputy Rescues 5 Abandoned Puppies From Dumpster

MAGNOLIA, TX — Five young puppies were saved from certain death after residents in Magnolia found them abandoned in a Dumpster behind a nearby discount store.

According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, a deputy was patrolling in the 37500 block of FM 1774 on Feb. 3 in an area where a number of burglaries have occurred.

Officials said the deputy was alerted by residents who'd found a box with the puppies in the trash behind the Family Dollar store.

The discovery was made after 10 p.m., which meant animal control officials would not be available, officials said.

One of the on-duty patrol supervisors contacted Becky Vance, a foster volunteer with Lani's Lucky Shepherds of Houston - A German Shepherd Dog Rescue, who agreed to come out and take the puppies in.

The puppies, which are black or brown, and looked to be mixed breeds, were taken to Vance's home where they were given safe shelter, food and attention until more permanent accommodations could be found.

Unfortunately, there was no evidence found at the scene to indicate who was responsible for abandoning the puppies.

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