Greenville County, SC – A heartbreaking roadside discovery this week turned into a powerful reminder of compassion after a citizen alerted authorities to a laundry hamper containing seven abandoned puppies left in the cold, according to the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the caller contacted 911 Dispatch after spotting the puppies along a roadway in Greenville County during a period of dangerous cold temperatures. Deputies say exposure and illness can quickly become fatal for animals this time of year, making the situation especially urgent.
A responding deputy safely collected the puppies and transported them to the Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center, where immediate care was provided. One dispatcher stepped in without hesitation, opening their home to give the puppies warmth, food, and round-the-clock attention.
Despite those efforts, officials say the smallest puppy — described as the runt of the litter — was too sick and too cold to survive and died overnight. The Sheriff’s Office noted the puppy’s final moments were spent warm and cared for.
Another puppy required veterinary treatment for seizures, while three others were transferred to Greenville County Animal Care. Two puppies remain with the dispatcher and are continuing to recover.
“This time of year is especially dangerous for animals,” the Sheriff’s Office said, condemning the abandonment while praising the swift response that saved multiple lives.
Officials emphasized that stories like this are not uncommon, highlighting the compassion shown by deputies, dispatchers, and residents who step in to protect vulnerable animals.
Authorities are reminding the public that abandoning animals is both dangerous and inhumane, urging anyone unable to care for pets to seek proper surrender options rather than leaving animals exposed to the elements.
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