It was dog-gone busy Tuesday at the McKean County SPCA.

That’s when eight 3-week-old puppies were found and brought to
the shelter for care.

The pup-alooza started when one orphaned puppy was found by an
oil worker on Harrisburg Run. By the end of the day, that number
grew by seven when the first puppy’s siblings were found by another
oil worker.

“They were found along the road like someone dumped them,”
Humane Officer Tony Danias said.

While the puppies were found at different times, it was apparent
that the puppies came from the same litter.

“They all have the same shape and size,” Pete Seeley said. “They
are all related. They all look exactly alike.”

Workers were surmising that the puppies have part German
shepherd, Labrador and rottweiler in them.

The workers cleaned and bathed the puppies, and one was taken to
Dr. Bradley MacNeill at the McKean County Animal Hospital on
Seaward Avenue for puncture wounds on its leg. The SPCA workers
also consulted the veterinarian on the other puppies. Despite their
busy day, the puppies seemed to be doing well.

The next task was trying to feed the critters who should still
be nursing with their mother. The workers were staying late at the
shelter to make sure the new arrivals were taken care of.

“Guess who’s coming to dinner,” Danias exclaimed as the workers
Beth Minich and Rhonda Monroe were using a bottle to try to feed
the puppies.

Danias added that with a little luck, the workers could start
feeding the puppies a mash mix next week.

Danias emphasized that there is no need for people to dump
animals by the road. They can be taken to the SPCA for care.

“There’s no charge,” Danias said. “We take them for free.”