By Elizabeth Hunter via SWNS
Two dozen puppies who were abandoned inside a lorry at a ferry port have all been rehomed just six months on.
The group of 24 cockapoo and cavapoo pups were discovered at Cairnryan ferry port in January, hidden inside cardboard boxes with no food or water.
Inspectors arrived at the scene after a member of public heard the puppies crying – and the dogs were quickly taken in by the Scottish SPCA.
They received immediate veterinary care, where staff discovered that many were suffering from severe ear mites and a variety of gastrointestinal issues due to their unsanitary conditions.
The cost of their care was expected to be around $25,000 – but a crowdfunder raised £23,000 to help the puppies in just two days.
Now, six months on, each and every pup has been treated, and has now been rehomed.
One of the puppies, Piper, was struggling with severe health conditions, including a heart murmur which required an intense operation.
She was then transferred to local vets CrumPets, in Glasgow, who carried out a lifesaving heart operation on the young puppy free of charge.
Without this treatment Piper would not have made it – but now she is living her best life with a new family in Linlithgow.
Mom-of-three Jemma Chessar who adopted Piper, now called Skye said: “Our whole family adore her – she has made our home complete.
“We love going on beach walks and teaching Skye new tricks. She loves every minute of her life.”
Fellow pup Indie, who was named after the brave action hero Indiana Jones, is also flourishing in her new home.
New owner Sharon Davison says: “Indie has bounced in to our lives and stole our hearts.
“My husband and I were very fortunate to be given the opportunity to adopt Indie and he came home with us in February.
“He has settled in so well and is such a lovely natured little furball.
“He loves his snuggles and is very sociable with both humans and other four-legged friends.
“He is massively spoilt and showered in love and kisses.”
Fostering and Rehoming Lead Anna O’Donnell says: “While this is fantastic result for the Cairnryan puppies and the charity as a whole this sadly isn’t an isolated incident.
“While these pups have found their forever homes there are many more animals in the Scottish SPCA’s care who are looking for theirs.
“We’d urge people thinking of rehoming an animal to have an open mind about the kind of pet you could give a home to.
“By talking to us and helping us get to know you, we can help you find the perfect match and an animal in need its forever home.”
