Homeless man's discovery rescues eight abandoned pups

A homeless man rummaging through a dumpster in the Kern County community of California City found something he hadn't expected: eight 6-week-old puppies in a trash bag.

He took the puppies to a nearby business. The business called California City Animal Control to take possession of the eight, dubbed the Trash Bag Puppies.

But the animal control facility wasn't equipped for so many dogs. The eight went first to a shelter in Los Angeles and then to the Helen Woodward Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe.

Workers quickly named the eight for designer clothing brands: Dior, Gabana, Prada, Armani, Chanel, Vuitton, Fendi (above) and Gucci.

Now it's months later, they are healthy, neutered/spayed, and up to date on their shots. On Friday, the eight were made available for adoption. For more information, 858 756-4117 or www.animalcenter.org.

--Tony Perry in San Diego

Photo credit: Helen Woodward Animal Center

Comments

[Paul Par]

I'm glad these wonderful puppies are rescued! Shame on that human (non-human) who placed these puppies in a trash bag and dumpster. The unmerciful will have to live with their selves for eternity.

[ash simpson]

I wish someone could have given a home to his wonderfully kind, caring homeless man, too. God bless him.

[Brien Comerford]

The homeless man who discovered these dogs is a hero while the person who tossed them in the dumpster is evil incarnate.