Some 60 puppies wait to be adopted from Sderot's animal shelter

In southern Israel, nearly 60 puppies are currently waiting for adoption at the Sderot animal shelter. These puppies, born to stray dogs in the Western Negev region, were rescued by the Western Negev Veterinary Service after being found in dire conditions, including dehydration, hunger, and extreme heat. Both the puppies and their mothers received necessary medical treatment and care at the shelter, which provides food, vaccinations, and human interaction. However, shelter staff stress that a loving home is the best outcome for these animals. Bella Alexandrov, CEO of the Western Negev Cluster, emphasizes the importance of adoption, stating that each adoption allows the shelter to continue rescuing other animals. Dr. Evgeny Komlev, Director of the Western Negev Veterinary Service, highlights the critical role of their intervention during the whelping season, which sees a surge in the number of stray puppies. The shelter also runs spay and neuter programs to prevent future suffering. Since the October 7 incident, the Western Negev Cluster's veterinary services have been heavily involved in caring for animals affected by the Gaza border evacuations, in addition to their regular rescue operations. The Sderot shelter encourages the public to visit and adopt these puppies, all of whom have been examined by a veterinarian.