This Old English Sheep dog and her 3 pups were found tied up in someone's yard about 1 month ago. The mother was underfed with an eye infection and very matted. She was being used to breed and the owner was tired of her and gave her away to us when we asked about her. However, he charged us $20 apiece for each of the three pups. The pups were also skinny and one had a severe eye infection.

Since this breed is very high maintenance, we did not want to place them with any local families who have few resources. We contacted an Old English
Sheep Dog Rescue Organization in Southern California. They agreed to meet us in San Diego and take over their care. The dogs were vaccinated and we transported them to San Diego. Unfortunately two of the puppies were very sluggish and they died within a day of transferring them. It is still not known why they died. The third puppy was found to have a thistle in her eye which was removed and we're hoping her vision will not be permanently affected. The mommy was very weak and had a thistle embedded in one of her
paws. They are both healing well.  The rescue organization will be keeping them and providing medical care, vision care and sterilizations (once they are both healthy). The mommy is estimated to be about 10. There are waiting lists for this breed in the states so we're sure they'll be placed in loving homes.