It all began in December of 2017; 31 German shepherds were transferred to the New Hampshire SPCA in an animal cruelty case. Then, in February, five more pups were born to one of the mothers, which brought the total to 36. And while the large influx of dogs might have seemed overwhelming, through the support of the community and other organizations, the shelter was able to persevere and care for the dogs.

Most of the 36 find homes

Most of the German shepherds found homes following the long court case, or were, shockingly, returned to their former owner. The New Hampshire SPCA talked about the story in a special newsletter they put out on their Facebook page.

The shelter has so far spent over $600,000 caring for the dogs, which makes it the most ever for a single case. In fall 2019 the remaining dogs following the court case went up for adoption. Now, all that are left are four German shepherds who are still looking for their forever homes.

The Final Four

Dubbed the Final Four by the New Hampshire SPCA, the dogs are hopefully nearing the end of their search for homes to take them in and give them the love that they deserve. All of the dogs are still being fostered and cared for by personnel with the New Hampshire SPCA.

Daphne

One of the dogs, named Daphne has been living in a foster situation for quite a while. This has given her foster mother a good idea of how she behaves in a home environment, which is quite well. For some reason, Daphne thinks she is a lap dog and so would be perfect for a family with teenage children. She has proven herself a loyal companion who likes belly rubs and long walks, according to her foster mother.

Nori

Nori needs time and space to adjust to a new family. She would work best as a single dog in a home with no children. In her foster home, Nori has proven herself a great companion pet and likes to lounge on her dog bed and watch the outside world from a window. Like some of the other dogs that were a part of the 36, Nori does have a medical issue with a mammary mass.

Foxy

Foxy is a very outgoing dog that likes to go on walks and chasing tennis balls. She also likes to cuddle when she is not out and about. She needs a home where she can serve as a solitary pet and would be best with teenage children. A fenced-in yard would also be ideal as this would allow her to run and play when she wants. Like Nori, Foxy also has a mammary mass.

Bebe

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Unlike the other four German shepherds awaiting adoption, Bebe has already lived in an adopted home. Unfortunately, it was learned that she is a little too high energy for a home with cats and she was returned. Bebe is mellow and loves going on walks, though she can be a little reactive to strangers. She is currently receiving training in an attempt to curtail this behavior.

For more on how you can adopt a pet or donate to the New Hampshire SPCA, visit their Facebook page.

H/T: NECN