More than two dozen puppies were seized from a motorist trying to smuggle them from Mexico, officials said Wednesday.
Many of the 28 animals were infested with parasites, dehydrated and too weak to stand, said a San Diego County Department of Animal Services spokeswoman. The puppies, ages 3 to 6 weeks, included Chihuahuas, boxers, cocker spaniels and poodle mixes. After two weeks of monitoring, they will be placed in shelters for adoption.
