6 puppies treated for suspected opioid overdose will find new homes soon
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Key Points:
- Six puppies in rural Washington were revived after a suspected fentanyl overdose, receiving naloxone, oxygen, and CPR from firefighters at Sky Valley Fire.
- Two people dropped off three sick puppies, and authorities later found three more in need of treatment, leading to an animal cruelty or neglect investigation.
- The puppies are currently quarantined for about a week before adoption and have been given a clean bill of health by Snohomish County Animal Services.
- The Everett animal shelter has been overwhelmed with adoption offers, with some fire-station staff expressing interest in adopting the puppies.
- This incident is part of a growing number of cases nationwide where pets have been saved after exposure to fentanyl or other opioids.
