Some 120 dogs are arriving in the province in the coming week from Manitoba as part of an animal rescue operation involving Rescue NL.
Spokesperson Heather Ballard says this is the second such transfer of dogs to the province from Manitoba. Last year they flew in 68 dogs, but increased costs means they’re driving the dogs this year.
The convoy is leaving Manitoba on Tuesday, December 13 on its way to Newfoundland.
Ballard says they’re still looking for homes for some of the dogs.
They’re still accepting applications for adult dogs, including some pregnant females. They’re hoping people will be able to take those females and keep them and the pups until they reach eight weeks when they can be adopted out to loving homes.