A passerby in Otay Mesa heard the cries of two puppies coming from a dumpster Thursday morning. Huddled inside a box in the dumpster were two mixed breed terriers.
The good Samaritan called animal control and the puppies are now recovering at the county’s animal care facility in Bonita.
“It is illegal to abandon an animal, and it is also repugnant,” said Animal Services Deputy Director Dan DeSousa. “If a person cannot care for an animal, they can reach out to various rescue groups or contact the department, either for assistance or to take the animals.”
The 4-month-old female puppies were dirty but appeared healthy and well treated. Animal services is required to hold the dogs until next Tuesday to give their owner a chance to claim them.
There is a possibility the puppies were stolen and abandoned. If the owner does not claim them they will be available for adoption next Wednesday.
