The Fairhaven Animal Shelter has 15 new dogs after a town resident surrendered them to police on Friday — including a dozen pit bull puppies. 

About 9 a.m. Friday, Fairhaven Animal Control Officer Terry Cripps received a call from a resident who said they were being evicted at noon and had “a few dogs” to surrender. When asked how many dogs they had to surrender, the resident revealed they had 15 pit bulls who needed a new home: three adults and twelve 10-week-old puppies. 

According to Fairhaven police, Cripps and members of the department responded and removed the dogs one at a time. 

All 15 dogs are being boarded at the Fairhaven Animal Shelter. Six puppies will be transferred to Forever Paws Animal Shelter in Fall River for fostering. The remaining dogs will remain at the Fairhaven Animal Shelter until they are old enough to have proper vaccinations and be deemed “adoptable.”

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