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Puppies revived after suspected fentanyl exposure will be available for adoption in Washington.
Summary
Six puppies in Snohomish County were revived by firefighters after suspected fentanyl exposure and are being monitored at an Everett shelter before a short quarantine and release for adoption.
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Six young puppies in rural Snohomish County, Washington were revived by first responders after officials said the animals likely breathed or ate fentanyl. Two people brought three sick puppies to the Sky Valley fire station, and deputies later located three more puppies that also needed treatment. Firefighters administered naloxone, provided oxygen and performed CPR, and the animals are now being monitored at the Everett animal shelter. An animal cruelty and neglect investigation has been opened by county authorities.
Known details:
- Six puppies were revived by Sky Valley fire station personnel after suspected fentanyl exposure, and were treated with naloxone, oxygen and CPR.
- Two people dropped off three ill puppies at the fire station; deputies later found three additional puppies in need of care.
- The pair who brought the animals told authorities they were temporarily caring for the puppies, and a cruelty and neglect investigation is under way.
- Shelter staff say the puppies have a clean bill of health but will remain quarantined for about one more week before being released for adoption.
- The Everett animal shelter reported many adoption offers and asked the public not to call the shelter about the puppies.
Summary:
Officials reported that first responders revived the puppies and that the animals are currently in protective care at the Everett shelter. The county has opened an investigation into possible cruelty or neglect, and the puppies will remain quarantined for about one more week before being made available for adoption.
