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Humane Society of Greater Miami asks for help after 7 puppies abandoned at headquarters

Puppies abandoned at the Humane Society of Greater Miami. (Humane Society of Greater Miami)

NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – The Humane Society of Greater Miami is asking for the community’s help.

On Wednesday, seven malnourished puppies were found abandoned on its shelter grounds in North Miami Beach.

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As staff members quickly worked to provide care, they discovered that each puppy tested positive for giardia and coccidia.

The puppies are undergoing treatment.

This incident is similar to one that occurred last month, when eight puppies were abandoned at the same shelter, which is already operating above its capacity.

“We are in a state of crisis,” said Jossie Aguirre, Executive Director of The Humane Society of Greater Miami, said in a statement released by the shelter. “Our shelter is beyond capacity, and the continuous abandonment of animals is exerting immense pressure on our resources. We urgently need the community’s support to manage this escalating situation and provide these animals with the care they so desperately need.”

For more information on how to help, visit the humane society’s website at www.humanesocietymiami.org or contact them directly at info@humanesocietymiami.org.


About the Author

David Dwork joined the WPLG Local 10 News team in August 2019. Born and raised in Miami-Dade County, David has covered South Florida sports since 2007.

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