They lived in mud, found shelter in a cave for six months and lacked food.
Since February 27, the six patous have been regaining their strength in Chartres (Eure-et-Loir) at La Tanière.
Recovered by members of the zoo shelter in Carrières-sur-Seine (Yvelines), these Pyrenees dogs which presented strong parasitosis and a dietary imbalance are doing better.
Their quarantine must continue for around ten days.
“They have been dewormed and their health has clearly improved, even if it will take time for them to regain weight,” analyzes Patrick Violas, the owner of the estate.
At the heart of the pack, the clan leader had a nice surprise in store for the trainers.
“It’s a surprise bag, these patous.
The veterinarians noticed it right away.
The only dog was pregnant.
On Saturday, seven babies were born,” rejoices Patrick Violas, the owner of the estate.
The young mother had given birth to ten puppies but three did not survive.
A fourth died a few days later.
Patrick Violas tempers “ten is a lot!”
If we hadn't brought back these patous, she would have had these babies there in the dump, the mud and the misery.
She would not have had the necessary food supplements to have milk to feed them all,” assures the benefactor of the animals.
An additional patou spotted in the landfill
From six members, the pack therefore increases to twelve individuals.
“You will fall in love when you see them,” promises Patrick Violas, pointing at the puppies.
Now the males are sterilized but the Tanière patous family could still grow.
“The municipal police of Carrières-sur-Seine (Yvelines) spotted one last dog in the dump.
It is most likely a female, who hid during our first intervention.
If she has been hiding, she is probably pregnant or has already given birth to puppies.
Maybe we will go from six to twenty patous,” laughs their rescuer.
His capture is scheduled for this week, if the keepers manage to approach him.
As for their future in Chartres, no choice has yet been made by the zoo refuge team.
“We’re going to let the babies grow up.
We will see their behavior.
But for the moment, no need to send us messages to adopt them,” insists Patrick Violas.