Could they come from an unwanted litter? Could these be “unsold products” from illegal breeding? For the moment, it is this last hypothesis which is favored by Eleonoreresponsible for the pound of Massonville has Pont-Sainte-Marie (10), after the discovery of 2 puppies left to their own devices in a field of Villechetifreported The Lightning East on Tuesday September 22.
The young canine duo was saved thanks to a resident who spotted them while walking her dog on Monday September 21.
Mastiff type and approximately 4 months old, “ they are not vaccinated, not identified and they would have been seen for sale – well rather as a donation – on Leboncoin.fr “, explain Eleonore at the Aube media.
The pound manager therefore believes that the puppies came from an undeclared breeder, having sought to get rid of them because they had become “too old” to interest potential buyers.
They were starving and slightly underweight at the time of their rescue, but did not suffer from any major health problems. They were even rather energetic and seemed balanced. Which gives rise to optimism about their future. “ They will be good little family dogs, well, good big family dogs », estimates, in fact, Eleonore.
Placed in a shelter then offered for adoption
The objective is, therefore, to ensure that they join a loving home, with caring people who are aware of the size they could reach once adults to adequately meet their needs.
Before being offered for adoption, the 2 puppies will first be transferred to a shelter once the legal impound period has passed.