Snohomish County, WA – Six puppies are recovering after being found unresponsive and exposed to an environmental toxin in Snohomish County, thanks to quick action by firefighters, sheriff’s deputies, and veterinary staff earlier this week.
According to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, firefighters with Sky Valley Fire initially responded after three puppies were discovered unresponsive. Crews treated the animals on scene, believing they had been exposed to a toxic substance, and were able to successfully revive them through emergency care.
As the response continued, East County sheriff’s deputies located three additional puppies nearby who were also believed to have been exposed. Deputies transported those puppies to Fire Station 54, where they received immediate medical attention before being stabilized.
All six puppies were later transported to an emergency veterinary clinic for further evaluation and treatment. Officials confirmed the animals are now recovering and doing well, though the specific toxin involved has not been publicly identified.
The sheriff’s office credited the outcome to coordinated teamwork between first responders and veterinary professionals.
“We are grateful to our partners at Sky Valley Fire for their quick thinking and lifesaving care,” the agency said in a statement, also thanking Deputy Winningham, Deputy Nunes, and veterinary staff who assisted in the rescue.
Authorities did not say where the puppies were found or whether an investigation is ongoing into the source of the environmental toxin. Animal welfare reminders were not issued, but officials emphasized the importance of rapid reporting when animals appear distressed or unresponsive.
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