While Israeli children enjoy summer break, 60 puppies born in southern Israel wait for adoption

Nearly 60 puppies, born to stray dogs in the Western Negev, are awaiting adoption at the Sderot animal shelter. The puppies and their mothers were rescued by the Western Negev Veterinary Service, often found suffering from dehydration, hunger, and extreme heat. The shelter provides food, medical care, and vaccinations, but staff emphasize that "the best place for every puppy is a loving home," according to Western Negev Veterinary Service Director Dr. Evgeny Komlev. Since October 7, the veterinary services have faced an exceptionally high workload, caring for animals from evacuated communities and strays from Gaza. The shelter encourages the public to adopt these puppies, noting that "Every adoption gives a puppy a new life and allows us to rescue the next one waiting for help."