Driver Charged in Puppy Smuggling From Mexico
More than two dozen puppies were seized from a motorist trying to smuggle them from Mexico, officials said Wednesday.
Many of the 28 animals were infested with parasites, dehydrated and too weak to stand, said a San Diego County Department of Animal Services spokeswoman. The puppies, ages 3 to 6 weeks, included Chihuahuas, boxers, cocker spaniels and poodle mixes. After two weeks of monitoring, they will be placed in shelters for adoption.
The driver was charged with 28 misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty, Danielson said.
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