‘Tiny miracles’ Newborn puppies recovering after being left out in 19-degree weather

FRANKLIN COUNTY — Ten newborn puppies are recovering after they were left out in 19-degree temperatures in Franklin County.

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The Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center shared a photo on social media of ten newborn puppies left in a box on the side of a road in 19-degree temperatures.

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“Newborn puppies are incredibly vulnerable at this stage of their lives, and thanks to the quick actions of a compassionate Good Samaritan and our dedicated team, these newborn babies are off the streets, out of the cold and have a fighting chance at life,” the shelter said in a post on Facebook.

After just one week of being in the care the shelter, the “Morse Road Miracle Pups” are thriving, according to the shelter.

You can help support the “tiny miracles” by donating supplies from the shelter’s Amazon Wishlist.

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