They wanted to hand the 16 little pups over to the shelter, explaining they had found them abandoned outside a petrol station.
A shocking discovery
Rescuers at Pasco Animal Services immediately contacted the Suncoast Animal League for backup.
They could see straight away that the puppies had been living in terrible conditions. The poor pups were covered in fleas, cuts, scratches and scars on their skin.
Staff believe these injuries could have been caused by the puppies fighting amongst themselves, or from being kept in wire cages with sharp edges sticking out.
An overwhelming response
The charity posted an appeal on social media, hoping to find foster homes for the pups, though they didn't hold out much hope.
To their utter surprise, the non-profit organisation received over 65 offers to foster the puppies in less than three hours.
One of the main challenges now is a shortage of staff to neuter the puppies.
To tackle this, the charity is busy making other arrangements. They have recently bought a property near the shelter to convert into a dedicated neutering clinic.
We wish all 16 puppies the absolute best as they settle into their foster homes and start their new lives!