In contrast, three starving puppies, which had been abandoned, received nothing but condemnation -- and over 6000 views. Many were puzzled by the response of the SPCA and Masterton District Council's dog pound, with the latter taking the puppies in a bid to find their owners.
The authorities are obliged to locate owners of "stray" animals but many felt it was clear the owner didn't want them. "Poor pups," said Chevy Laxon-Moss. "Don't give them back. Re-home them to a loving family."
Jackie Samways said: "Don't let them go back, the poor dogs have had enough ill treatment by a human being -- if you can call them that."
Most were pretty plain about what they thought of the people who dumped the pups.
"No polite words to describe low life cruel people that can dump animals like this," said Andrea Follet.
"Just no excuse, they should be publicly humiliated if they are found. If you're desperate there's huha or SPCA, you absolute losers. Good luck wee pups, hope you end up happy like my rescue pup."
