Puppies found in subzero temperatures underneath porch in Minnesota
2 puppies survive frigid weather by hiding under porch [RAW]
Two puppies survived frigid temperatures in Cokato, Minnesota, after hiding under the porch of a home. The two German shepherd puppies withstood 25 below zero temps, and were rescued by Ruff Start Rescue. Here's a video of the puppies. This video is looped.
COKATO, Minn. (FOX 9) - Two German Shepherd puppies were rescued from under a porch during subzero temperatures in Minnesota last week.
Puppies rescued from subzero temperatures
Homeowners in Cokato, Minnesota, found two German Shepherd puppies living under their covered porch after a stretch of subzero temps.
Puppies rescued in Cokato, Minnesota
The backstory:
Ruff Start Rescue says two German Shepherd puppies were rescued from Cokato, Minnesota, last week.
Homeowners found the puppies. The dogs were living underneath their covered porch. The rescue says the 12-week-old puppies likely huddled together for warmth during the cold snap, when temperatures reached 25 degrees below zero and even colder wind chills.
The puppies were skittish at first, but after hours, the rescue lured the dogs out with rotisserie chicken.
Rescuers then slowly acclimated the puppies to regular temperatures and had them stay at 65 degrees overnight. The rescues say the shepherds suffered frostbite on their noses and paws.
The rescue believes the puppies were dumped due to them not having much experience with humans. They continued to say the puppies were likely on the run for a while. When they were rescued, they were covered in mud and burrs.
Puppies soon to be up for adoption
Puppies rescued after surviving extreme temps
During the recent cold snap, homeowners found two German Shepherd puppies living under their covered porch in Minnesota. The puppies seemed to be taking shelter from cold temperatures which fell to minus-25 degrees last week. Animal rescue, Ruff Start, rescued the puppies, who are now living with fosters until they are adoptable.
What's next:
The puppies are now happy and healthy, staying with fosters as they learn how to be puppies again, and until they are ready to be adopted.
The rescue says both puppies will be open to receiving adoption applications later this week.
The Source: A press release from Ruff Start Rescue on Feb. 24, 2025.