UPDATED (JUNE 15): The pups were all taken to the vet yesterday to receive their Parvo shots, and they were all also dewormed (a process that ends on Friday morning). I’ve also updated the post with more information about the personality of each baby pup. If you’d like to consider adopting one of these little ones, please email me at shawnacass@ymail.com.
Saturday morning, I was driving to the post office when I saw two little pups playing on the side of the road. Naturally, I pulled over to help – and although one was easy to catch, the other ran away. I thought he was frightened of me, but when Greg came by to help me catch him, we discovered he was leading us to the rest of a litter of five abandoned puppies.
We fished them all out and brought them home, and they’ve taken up temporary residence in our guest bathroom. None of the shelters or other forms of intake are open on the weekends, so we’ve given them all baths, spent hours getting nettles and fleas out, and have generally focused on getting them fed and watered.
Meet the pups:
Frederick von Pup - he's very energetic and playful, and loves his sister Rory. We think he has some German Shepherd in him (given the coloring).
Little Rory Calhoun - the other possible German Shepherd mix. She's already found a home, and is going there this weekend. YAY!
Cairo - one of our two Collie mix boys. Cairo has tons of energy, but also spends a lot of time cuddling on our laps. He's very affectionate and outgoing, and is closest to his brother Milo (they're two peas in a pod).
Anna, a female Collie mix, was originally the shyest of the bunch. It turns out she had a large tick on her and the worst case of the worms. Poor thing. She now has tons of energy and is really outgoing and happy. She's also willing to settle down mid-play for a cuddle. She loves her ears and belly scratched.
Milo is the most active boy of the bunch. He's outgoing, adventurous, and has an absolutely infectious grin. He's the first two try everything (closely followed by Cairo, his partner in crime).
All are sweet-tempered, easy going dogs. They’ve sniffed at our existing dogs and cat, and there was absolutely no aggression on either side, which means they’d likely be good with other pets.
As you can see, our bathroom is a mess. On Friday, we’re trying to get them into a no-kill shelter nearby. Fingers crossed. Otherwise, they’re heading to the pound. 
We’re in love with all of them (even after a sleepless night). It’s going to be hard to see them go.
Shawna, you have such a huge heart!! Lost and abused animals always find a way to you.. the pups are adorable, how can people just abandon critters just like that without a thought…. makes me so mad! Good thing there are people like you around
MMWWAAHHH!!
that’s awesome Shawna! My Fav is Frederick Von Pup he is so cute! I don’t know how you are going to let them go!
Wendy is so right. Lost pups seem to find you for a reason. And this is a great example of why. You brought them into your home and got rid of their fleas and nettles….my gosh you guys have huge hearts and more ppl should be like you!! So proud to say I’m your sister.
I wish I could have two of those cuties!!! Darn son and husband allergies 
doh…
Thanks everyone! You’d do the same in this situation. You’re all amazing people too!! These babies are beautiful. And energetic. Especially at night.
I will send this out. Wishing I could do more. We really do need to start collecting funds anfor huge campaign to neuter and spay every dog and cat around
Lets do it
I know what u mean about the attachment. Layla and Henry are gems. They are deep in my heart. It is going to be so hard to do what I must.
Oooh they’re all so cute. I wish I could adopt one. But here I am so far away, and Bryn would always argue that Auggie wouldn’t like sharing attention. I think she’d get over it.
You do have the biggest heart for all things animal. Both you and Greg did an amazing thing getting them spit and polished.
My favorite is Milo. He looks exactly like a wonderful collie mix I had who was smart, smart, smart. I have three setters now, or I would be driving out to take him home. He is clearly going to grow up to be someone’s awesome dog of a lifetime.
If you need a place for them to go call me I will help you till you can find them a forever home unless i get attached
Thanks very much! All the pups now have homes, but we really appreciate your offer!