Happy Ending for Marshfield's Infamous "Dumpster Puppies"
Thursday, May 9th, 2019 -- 7:41 AM
-Marshfield’s infamous “dumpster puppies” have all found a happy ending.The puppies, found discarded in a Marshfield Dumpster on February 28th and cared for since then by Marshfield Area Pet Shelter, have started going to their forever homes this week, with the final adoption scheduled for this weekend.. Some of the puppies will also be visiting MAPS' "Paws For Brittany" event on Saturday. The puppies and their story have been featured on national and international news outlets and programs, including CBS’ popular television show “Inside Edition.” Named after cheeses, Muenster, Colby, Cheddar, Gouda, Brie, Feta, Fontina, Bleu, Baby Swiss, are now ten weeks old and ready for forever homes of their own. All of the puppies have been spayed and neutered, with help from Humane Society of Portage County. As they have grown, local media company TriMedia has documented their story through videos then featured on MAPS’ Facebook page.
A final “Adoption Journey” video will debut on Sunday, May 12th. MAPS received more than 250 applications for the puppies, and spent weeks screening the applications to ensure they went to the homes that were the best fit. MAPS staff and volunteers have enjoyed their time caring for the puppies, and are now happy to see them adopted to loving families. Mark Theobald, the door-to-door sales representative who discovered the puppies and alerted the police department, is adopting “Brie”. Officer Jacob Maxson, who assisted with the case’s arrest, is adopting “Muenster”. Follow MAPS on Facebook for “alumni” updates on the puppies and other animals in their care.
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