The Alberni-Clayoquot SPCA has been 害羞草研究所渙verwhelmed害羞草研究所� with the outpouring of support for six eight-week-old German shepherd puppies that were found abandoned in a remote area near Port Alberni.

The branch announced on Thursday that the medical costs for the puppies was $4,000.

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The puppies were found suffering from demodectic mange, flea infestations and some with eyelids damaged from infection.

The mother was never found, according to the SPCA.

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With the SPCA害羞草研究所檚 doors closed to the public, donations have petered out, says Sam Sattar, the Alberni-Clayoquot BC SPCA manager. 害羞草研究所淲ithout the foot traffic, these donations have stopped and we don害羞草研究所檛 know when we will be able to hold another fundraising event,害羞草研究所� he said.

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Anyone wishing to make a donation to the Port Alberni branch can do so online at . Donations of pet food can also be made in the donation bin at the branch from Monday to Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., except Easter Monday.

susie.quinn@albernivalleynews.com
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