RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif.—The Helen Woodward Animal Center welcomed 38 puppies from Louisiana Dec. 21 who survived an animal transportation vehicle flipping on its side on a Texas highway a little over 24 hours earlier.
Unfortunately, two of the puppies died in the crash and others were injured. The driver survived and was able to call for help following the accident.
“In my 23 years at the center, I have never experienced this type of a tragedy,” said Renee Resko, Woodward Center vice president of development.
Rescued puppies arrive at the Helen Woodward Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., on Dec. 21, 2022. (Courtesy of Helen Woodward Animal Center)
“We’ve all been so fortunate to just expect that each transport will arrive safely. There is so much care put into these journeys by the participating shelters and the transportation companies who do all of this for the love of the animals,” she continued. “[The] accident came as a shock to all of us.”…