Abandoned dogs, puppies spotted along Mississippi highway as rescue efforts face setbacks
By Chris Oswalt
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JACKSON, Mississippi (WAPT) — A growing group of abandoned dogs, including several young puppies, has been spotted along Highway 18 just past Maddox Road, as rescue efforts face new challenges.
Residents say the dogs were first seen about three months ago near nearby retail areas and have since moved between wooded areas behind businesses along Highway 18. The dogs are skittish and run when approached, making them difficult to capture. The pack has grown from six dogs to about 10, including one young black-and-tan dog and three puppies estimated to be about 3 months old.
In an effort to keep the dogs in one location, residents began feeding them in the late afternoons and contacted Glory Hounds, a group that helps capture lost and feral dogs using large remote-controlled traps.
Plans to trap the dogs were disrupted when someone dumped a large pile of food and a deer carcass at the site before the trap was set, leaving the dogs too full to enter. Volunteers still attempted the rescue but were unable to catch any of the dogs.
Residents say the dogs are now staying deeper in the woods along Highway 18, and if they move again, it could take time to locate them. Rescuers hope to make another attempt later this week, especially as concerns grow for the puppies’ safety.
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