Three puppies found dangling over river in plastic bag now thriving in care at ISPCA

Three puppies that were found dangling over a river in a plastic bag are now thriving in care at the ISPCA.

Fern, Alex and Glen were found abandoned and fighting for their little lives until the ISPCA took them in and saved them.

ISPCA Centre Manager and Veterinary Nurse, Denise McCausland said: “We’ve been caring for the pups around the clock since they arrived and it was touch-and-go whether any of the puppies would survive.

“As a veterinary nurse, I know just how important it is that they get enough fluids for both nourishment and hydration and also that they expel frequently and easily.

“Too much or too little and the situation can change for the worse really really quickly.

“During that first night, I hand-fed them milk by syringe nearly every hour.

Three new-born puppies that were abandoned in a plastic bag and left dangling over a river a few weeks ago, are now thriving in ISPCA care. (ISPCA)

“I really didn’t rest more than 15 minutes at a time for those first few nights.

“They were also suffering from the shock and stress of suddenly being orphaned.

“Now they have almost doubled in weight and are starting to behave like puppies should. It is really wonderful that they have all survived and are now able to comfort each other after such a terrible start in life.

“It breaks my heart to tell you these rescue cases aren’t one-offs.”

Three new-born puppies that were abandoned in a plastic bag and left dangling over a river a few weeks ago, are now thriving in ISPCA care. (ISPCA)

Although Fern, Alex and Glen have pulled through, they still need a lot of critical care and will need to stay at the ISPCA Animal Rehabilitation Centre for several more weeks.