6 Puppies Treated After Suspected Opioid Overdose to Be Offered New Homes

Six puppies in Gold Bar, Washington who were treated for suspected opioid exposure are recovering and will be quarantined before being offered for adoption; some first responders have expressed interest in adopting them.

Six puppies in Gold Bar, Washington were found unresponsive and brought to first responders on Jan. 11. Officials reported the animals were treated for suspected opioid exposure and transferred to an urgent care veterinary clinic. The puppies are recovering and will be quarantined before any adoption placements. Key facts: - Three puppies were left at Sky Valley Fire station 54 and three more were found at the home where the people caring for them were staying, according to officials. - Firefighter-EMTs and sheriff deputies provided emergency treatment and the animals were taken to a 24-hour urgent care veterinary clinic. - Authorities reported they suspected opioid exposure, including fentanyl, as the possible cause. - Snohomish County Animal Services said the puppies will be quarantined for at least another week before being offered for adoption, and some first responders have expressed interest in adopting them. Summary: Officials say the six puppies are recovering after receiving emergency care and will remain quarantined for further evaluation for at least a week. Adoption offers have been received, including interest from some of the first responders who helped rescue them.