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Puppies abandoned outside Seminole County shelter
Two puppies left outside Seminole County Animal Services this week have already found a new home. The dogs, wrapped together in a blanket without leashes or crates, were abandoned at the shelter’s front door.
SANFORD, Fla. - Two puppies left outside Seminole County Animal Services this week have already found a new home.
What we know:
Two puppies were abandoned outside Seminole County Animal Services this week, left huddled together in a blanket without leashes or crates.
The dogs were quickly adopted by a local firefighter and teacher, who named them Koda and Luna. Shelter staff said the situation could have ended tragically if not for the prompt adoption.
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What we don't know:
It remains unclear who abandoned the puppies or why they were left outside the shelter rather than placed in the county’s designated emergency drop-off kennels. Officials have not indicated whether an investigation is underway to identify the former owner.
The backstory:
Seminole County Animal Services operates emergency kennels to discourage unsafe animal abandonments. On average, 9 to 11 animals are placed in the pens monthly, while another 1 to 3 are left outside the facility. Formal owner surrenders remain far more common, with roughly 135 to 145 pets turned in each month.
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by Seminole County Animal Services.