According to a post on social media by Harbor Humane Society, the puppies were able to survive thanks to an anonymous person who reported their situation. Kimberlee Speakman, a digital writer for PEOPLE, has been with the publication since 2022 and has contributed to other media outlets such as Forbes and KHON2 News as a broadcast journalist.
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A pack of puppies left to die in a cardboard box managed to survive the harsh weather in Michigan. The pups, all approximately four weeks old, were discovered on the side of a road near Holland, Michigan, in a box during a storm. They were rescued and taken to Harbor Humane Society, a non-profit animal shelter. Harbor Humane Society stated that the dogs were soaked and cold when they arrived. Two of them were in critical condition as of Sunday. However, the animal shelter believes that the puppies would not have survived the storm if it hadn’t been for the anonymous call made to the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office. The puppies’ situation could have been avoided if the box had been brought to Harbor Humane Society instead. On social media, the shelter expressed their sadness over the situation.
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Harbor Humane Society posted on Facebook that they are taking care of two puppies in critical condition and the rest will be fostered for warmth, love, and care. The animal rescue organization is appealing to the public for donations to cover the expenses of looking after the puppies. In addition, if anyone has information about the people who left the pets behind, they are encouraged to come forward. Harbor Humane Society also reminded the community that they are always available to help pet owners who are unable to take care of their animals. They will never turn away any person or pet in a real emergency, even if they are already full. The shelter clarified that the rescued puppies are not yet ready for adoption as they are still recuperating from the traumatic event.
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The Harbor Humane Society is currently experiencing a shortage of space as they receive more animals and fewer adoptions. They posted on social media stating that they have 207 cats and 45 dogs on site, and 160 cats and 45 dogs in foster care at the beginning of the month. The non-profit organization explained in a Facebook post on November 2nd that they are struggling to keep up due to the effects of COVID-19, halted surgeries during the early stages of the pandemic, and limited veterinary operations for a prolonged period. For the latest updates on celebrity news and heartwarming human interest stories, don’t forget to subscribe to PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter.
