Christmas Puppies Rescued From Smuggler At Border (VIDEO)

Christmas Puppies Rescued From Smuggler At Border (VIDEO)

It's true what they say, never buy a puppy from the back of a truck. 15 sick puppies were discovered by Customs and Border Protection officers at a border crossing in San Diego County Monday night. They were to be sold as Christmas gifts. The LA Times reports;

A majority of the animals were suffering from parvo, a virus that is often deadly. The puppies would be receiving intensive care from San Diego County Department of Animal Services or a local adoption center, officials said.
Officials identified the alleged smuggler as Raul Jimenez Gonzalez. He told authorities that he had a bottle of tequila as he attempted to cross the border, but federal officers saw something move in the back seat of his vehicle, according to county officials.

The puppies are now available for adoption in San Diego

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