Nine newborn puppies found abandoned in box near Boston

Nine newborn puppies have been found abandoned in a cardboard box in Kirton Marsh near Boston. The puppies were taken to the Sutterton branch of South Lincs Vet Group after being discovered in the marsh area. In a social media post, the practice said the litter is believed to be only three or four days old and requires urgent care because of its age. The practice also said it was concerned not only for the puppies but also for their mother, whose whereabouts are unknown. It said support may be available if the mother dog is still with the person previously responsible for the litter, and referred to charities that may be able to take the dog into care and help reunite her with the puppies. South Lincs Vet Group said it is now seeking foster homes for the puppies before any longer-term rehoming is considered. Because the litter is said to be only a few days old, the puppies will need close monitoring and regular care in the immediate term. The discovery happened in Kirton Marsh, a rural area near Boston in Lincolnshire. Newborn puppies are particularly dependent on warmth and feeding in their first days, and veterinary care is often needed when they are separated from their mother at such an early stage. The practice's public appeal focused on the immediate welfare of the litter and the possibility that the mother dog may also require attention. No further details about how the puppies came to be left in the box were included in the post. The Lincoln Post has not independently verified these claims. The case has drawn local attention because of the puppies' age and the circumstances described by the veterinary practice. For now, the practice said its priority is to keep the animals safe while arrangements are made for their ongoing care. No timeline has been given for when foster placements may begin. Any future arrangements for the puppies are likely to depend on their condition and development over the coming days. In its post, South Lincs Vet Group described the situation as urgent because of the age of the litter. Puppies of only a few days old typically need frequent feeding and a consistently warm environment, making specialist care especially important if they have been separated from their mother. The practice's statements indicate that efforts are currently centred on stabilising the puppies and finding suitable short-term foster support. Any longer-term decisions about rehoming are expected to come later, once the dogs are older and their condition is clearer. Kirton Marsh is near Boston, and the incident relates to animal welfare concerns within the local area. The circumstances surrounding how the litter came to be abandoned have not been set out publicly beyond the information contained in the social media appeal.