TEN puppies who were rescued by an animal shelter when they were orphaned just hours after being born are now looking to be adopted by loving families.
The month-old Vizsla puppies were rescued by Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue shelter on March 3 after losing their mother just hours after she gave birth.
But now the 10 puppies are ready to find their own families as adoption applications are open.
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A spokesperson for Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue said: “The time has arrived for us to open the applications for the adoption of our litter of 10 beautiful Vizsla pups.
“Our little beauties are now just under 6 weeks old, so they won’t be ready to fly the nest for another few weeks yet, but we are ready to start the process.
“It goes without saying that due to their breed, these puppies will need lots of time and dedication.”
The 10 Vizsla puppies, called Cedar, Clover, Duck, Fig, Goose, Hank, Junie, May, Purdey, and Twiglet, were taken in by a number of families who foster animals before they find a forever home.
What is the criteria to adopt one of the orphaned puppies?
The charity is ideally looking for someone with experience of owning a Vizsla or a similar working breed, as they take a lot of time and dedication.
Vizslas are breeds that need an active lifestyle, so a family that will stimulate their brains are needed.
Puppy training classes or courses will be required.
The charity also said the puppies will not be suitable for first-time dog owners but homes with respectful and sensible children can be considered.
Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue are only taking enquiries by phone and can be reached on 01568 76003.
The spokesperson added: “If you reach our voicemail, please leave us a clear message with your name and contact number, and we will be back in contact as soon as we possibly can. Please be patient.
“We will obviously not be working on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis; each application will be considered individually and thoroughly.”
