A baker’s dozen puppies found suffering in extreme heat in a garage in Buckingham earlier this week were rescued in a joint effort by two Southwest Florida animal welfare organizations.
The Cape Coral Animal Shelter and Gulf Coast Humane Society joined forces to help the stressed and endangered young dogs.
The puppies, confined without adequate ventilation or care, were discovered by Lee County Domestic Animal Services after a concerned citizen reported the situation.
With temperatures soaring, the animals were in immediate danger.
LCDAS reached out to Cape Coral Animal Shelter and Gulf Coast Humane Society for assistance. Both organizations took in the puppies, ensuring they received the medical care and hydration needed.
“We are always ready to step up when there’s a crisis involving pets in Southwest Florida,” said Darcy Andrade, executive director of Gulf Coast Humane Society. “Our relationship with LCDAS and Cape Coral Animal Shelter is rooted in a shared commitment to protect the most vulnerable animals in our community. Together, we save lives.”
Liz McCauley, executive director of Cape Coral Animal Shelter, echoed that sentiment: “This is what collaboration in animal welfare looks like. It takes all of us — working together every day — to be ready when situations like this arise. We were proud to help give these puppies a second chance.”
Most of the puppies have received exams, been spayed/neutered, microchipped, are up to date on age appropriate vaccines and available for adoption. Go to www.gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/adoptable-dogs/ and www.capecoralanimalshelter.com/adopt/adoptable-dogs/ to view each shelter’s adoption procedures.
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