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Animal Assistance League of Orange County received an urgent call from Orange County Animal Care: nine puppies, all approximately 12 weeks old, had tested positive for parvovirus. One other tiny puppy had already lost the fight and died.

These babies had been abandoned at a veterinary hospital and then transferred to the shelter. Frightened, sick, and without a family to advocate for them, their future looked grim. In years past, a positive parvo diagnosis often meant little hope. But today, thanks to a groundbreaking treatment, parvo is no longer the death sentence it once was.

A generous donor stepped forward and provided enough monoclonal antibody treatment for all nine puppies. The veterinary staff at Orange County Animal Care administered the lifesaving injections, giving each puppy a fighting chance to survive. One has since passed but the rest were fighters. Day by day, these eight little survivors, three female and five males, gained strength and demonstrated their incredible will to live. All of the remaining eight puppies are all fully recovered and ready for new homes.

Hunter is a handsome black-and-brown pup with soulful eyes and a gentle expression that's hard to resist. He appears to have a strong shepherd mix heritage and is expected to grow into a medium-to-large dog. Hunter has a sturdy build and a calm, observant presence, making him the kind of puppy who seems ready to take on life's adventures by your side. Whether it's exploring a new trail or curling up after a long day, Hunter is looking for a family to call his own.

Please apply to adopt Hunter at www.AALOC.org. Once your application is reviewed and approved we will contact you to make an appointment to visit us at AALOC to meet Hunter and get to know him a bit.

Adoption donation includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, and a microchip. Applications require a veterinary reference and home visit (in Orange County, CA). For more information on adoption policies visit our dog adoption page at www.aaloc.org. Contact us by e-mail at aaloc@aaloc.org or by phone (714) 893-4393.