San Marcos rescues nine newborn puppies left in 'Free Puppies' bin

Nine newborn puppies left in a bin labeled "Free Puppies" were brought to the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter on Jan. 4 and are receiving care; the shelter said the mother’s whereabouts are unknown.

Nine newborn puppies left in a bin labeled "Free Puppies" were brought to the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter on Jan. 4. The shelter reported the puppies are receiving immediate, around-the-clock care. SMRAS described the situation as urgent and noted that animals this young need close monitoring. Shelter staff said the puppies are currently safe. Known details: - Nine newborn puppies were found in a bin labeled "Free Puppies" and taken to the shelter on Jan. 4. - The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter reported the puppies are receiving immediate, around-the-clock care. - The shelter said it does not know where the mother dog is and has limited information about the circumstances. - The shelter expressed gratitude for the community and partner groups that responded. Summary: The shelter confirmed the puppies are safe and under care, and community partners helped with the response. Undetermined at this time.