Teamwork from several people and agencies saw the rescue of several puppies in Eastern Washington.
The Puppies Were Rescued After Falling Down a Pipe Near Sunnyside.
Christina Rader, founder of Hope 4 Huskies, received a call about puppies that had fallen down a hole on a farmer’s property. That was last Monday, January 20th. In a rescue mission spanning 5 days, 5 puppies were saved in the ordeal.
Washington State Animal Response Team (WASART) Assisted in the Rescue Effort.
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Three pups were found alive outside the hole. Sadly, three pups perished in the ordeal. Two pups died inside the pipe, leaving three stranded.
Many Volunteers Came to the Rescue of the Trapped Puppies.
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Two were rescued on Tuesday from the pipe. The last remaining was rescued on Friday night (January 24th). Rader said he was named Mikey, after a worker from Cliff’s Septic Service who provided the camera to help in the rescue.
The 5 Rescued Puppies Have Been Given Names After Their Life Savers.
I’m told that Mikey, Claire, Joy, Sarah, and Gabe are all doing ok and are thriving. Christina Rader said, “Their growing and putting on weight. The puppies will be transported to search and rescue foster homes within the next few days.”
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Rader and Hope 4 Huskies wishes to extend their gratitude to Cliff’s Septic Service, and the Washington State Animal Response Team (WASART) for their help. Without their services the rescue may have taken longer.
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