Abandoned puppies rescued

The Humane Society of Mason County is providing around-the-clock care for seven puppies found abandoned in a Walmart bag at the Matlock logging gate Oct. 17.

The puppies were less than two days old and still had their umbilical cords attached, according to HSMC.

The finder called police to report the incident and HSMC Executive Director Katherine Johnson said she hopes the sheriff will pursue criminal charges for abandonment and abuse.

“At HSMC, we believe in not just rescuing animals but also in education. We are actively working toward raising awareness in our community so that situations li...