The Toronto Humane Society says three abandoned newborn puppies who were rescued by the local community have been adopted by loving families.
On Tuesday, the charity said four neonatal Yorkshire Terrier puppies, named Gabby, Tonka, Raykin, and Kai, were brought to the shelter in “the kind of dire condition no animal should face.”
According to the Toronto Humane Society, the puppies were only two weeks old and had just lost their mother who passed away after their birth. The puppies had no maternal guidance and their family could not provide the required care needed, so as a result, they were given to the charity to save them.
The puppies came in weak, malnourished and soiled and due to the precarious conditions, the smallest puppy, Kai, did not make it. Fortunately, Gabby, Tonka and Raykin pushed through the odds.
“This was a race against time,” Toronto Humane Society Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Karen Ward said in a statement.
“Neonatal puppies require constant care—every hour matters. Without the community’s support, stories like Gabby, Tonka, and Raykin’s would end in heartbreak. But together, we can keep pets like them in the picture,” she continued.
The charity adds that neonatal puppies are especially sensitive because they are in the early stages of life, typically from birth to around two weeks old.
The surviving puppies were moved into a foster home where they were taken care of and nurtured until they grew stronger. In an update Wednesday, a Toronto Humane Society spokesperson said the puppies were recently adopted.
“Gabby and Raykin have been adopted by one family and Tonka was adopted by another family. They are all in good health, seem happy and playful,” THS spokesperson Lucas Solowey told Now Toronto.
The Toronto Humane Society claims the rising cost of living in the city is forcing families to make heartbreaking choices between daily necessities and their pets. As a consequence, many animals are being left in the dark.
“Rising living costs are forcing families to make tough choices. Through programs like
Public Veterinary Services, the Urgent Care Program, and the Pet Parent Support
Network, we provide resources to help families keep their beloved pets by their side,” Solowey said.
To support the charity’s programs and help improve the lives of animals, it is encouraging people to donate here.
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