Just two days ago, a concerned homeowner from Cokato, Minnesota posted a photo of two German shepherd puppies hiding out under her porch. The woman said she tried to coax them out, but they were scared. She left food and water for them.
The kind homeowner posted on social media asking for help.
…pups look to be about 6-8 months… we tried to get them in the garage, but they are skittish…
With temperatures expected to plunge to -25 degrees, Ruff Start Rescue knew they had to act immediately. Days earlier, the puppies had been seen repeatedly running along the road. Obviously, the cold temperatures motivated them to find the warmest spot they could – under a porch and away from the wind, but the arctic temperatures had been a threat to their survival.
When rescuers arrived, they realized the puppies were barely four months of age and more than likely had been dumped by their owner.
Our first attempt at rescue proved difficult. The puppies were terrified, avoiding all human contact. But we weren’t giving up. The next day, armed with patience, experience, and a rotisserie chicken, we tried again—and this time, we got them.
Finally the puppies were safe. They were no longer cold. Their coats were covered in burrs, and they were very unsure of humans trying to help them. Since then, they have been placed in a foster home where they are receiving the care and reassurance needed for them to figure out people can be trusted. Little by little, they are getting more confident and have since been eating out of their foster’s hand and allowing gentle touches; small but important steps in building their trust and confidence in people.
The puppies are not available for adoption yet, as they continue to need time and patience to feel safe. Please follow the organization’s Facebook page for updates.
We are incredibly grateful—to the homeowner who alerted the team and worked with us to bring these puppies to safety, to our team who braved the bitter cold, and to our community, whose support makes rescues like this possible.
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