5 abandoned puppies in Polk County part of growing trend, animal shelter officials say

by Samiar Nefzi

Tue, August 9th 2022, 2:09 AM UTC

AUG. 8, 2022 - Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue took in five puppies that were left in a box along a rural road in Polk County. (Photo credit: Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue)

AUG. 8, 2022 - Officials at Western North Carolina animal shelters said they’ve noticed an uptick in animals being surrendered or abandoned. (Photo credit: Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue)

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AUG. 8, 2022 - Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue took in five puppies that were left in a box along a rural road in Polk County. (Photo credit: Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue)

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