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7 Newborn Pit Bull Puppies Found Abandoned on Tumwater Roadside
Caring Hearts 4 Paws rescues the puppies and rushes them to a local veterinarian for care.
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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Seven pit bull puppies, believed to be just 2 days old, were found abandoned in a bag on the side of the road in Tumwater, Washington on Monday morning. The puppies, which included five boys and two girls, were rescued by the local animal welfare organization Caring Hearts 4 Paws and taken to a veterinarian for evaluation and care.
Why it matters
Abandoning newborn puppies is an inhumane and illegal act that raises concerns about animal welfare and the need for better education and resources to prevent pet abandonment in the local community. The quick action by Caring Hearts 4 Paws likely saved the puppies' lives.
The details
A man driving on 93rd Avenue in Tumwater spotted a moving bag on the side of the road and pulled over to investigate. Inside the bag, he found seven newborn pit bull puppies, still with their umbilical cords attached. Caring Hearts 4 Paws was notified and immediately took the puppies, placing them in an incubator to warm them up before transporting them to a local veterinarian for a full evaluation. The puppies were unable to eat on their own at first, so Caring Hearts 4 Paws used a feeding tube to provide nourishment.
- On Monday, March 10, 2026 at 5:44 a.m., a man spotted the bag of puppies on the side of the road in Tumwater.
- Later that day, around 1:50 p.m., Caring Hearts 4 Paws confirmed the puppies had been taken to a veterinarian and were recovering well.
The players
Caring Hearts 4 Paws
A local animal welfare organization that rescued the seven newborn pit bull puppies and provided them with immediate care and transportation to a veterinarian.
What they’re saying
“I do plan to take them to the vet later today. I am recruiting experienced and experienced only bottle feeders once I know they're going to be safe.”
— Caring Hearts 4 Paws (mynorthwest.com)
“We know it's not Friday, but in light of the seven precious babies found dumped in Tumwater this morning, we're doing $5 Friday a little early this week. Any help is greatly appreciated. Please don't forget to share!”
— Caring Hearts 4 Paws (mynorthwest.com)
What’s next
Caring Hearts 4 Paws will continue to provide updates on the puppies' condition and recovery, and will work to find them permanent, loving homes once they are healthy enough.
The takeaway
This heartbreaking case highlights the need for greater education, resources, and support to prevent pet abandonment in the local community. The quick action by Caring Hearts 4 Paws likely saved the lives of these seven innocent puppies, demonstrating the importance of animal welfare organizations in addressing this issue.
