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Headline: Dachshunds Through The Snow: Nine Puppies Named After Santa’s Reindeer Seek New Homes

Caption: RSPCA staff are working around the clock to care for nine Dachshund puppies and their mum in the run-up to Christmas. Miniature Dachshund Olive arrived in the RSPCA’s care last month along with her nine three-week-old puppies who staff believe had been bred for sale as Christmas presents. The dogs were all signed over into RSPCA care and the pups - now six-weeks-old - are now preparing to go jingle all the way into their new homes. Staff at RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District branch have been providing round-the-clock care to the young family and are appealing to the public for help. Manager Julie Cockroft said: “We have to have one member of staff constantly allocated to these puppies as even the simplest of tasks - such as checking and cleaning their teeth - can take ages with nine wriggly, little puppies. “They need a lot of care and, also, a lot of specialist things so if any members of the public are able to help by making donations or dropping off any useful items then that would be hugely helpful. We’re particularly looking for puppy food and toys to keep them entertained." Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolf are not yet ready to go to their new homes. Staff would like to get the rehoming process under way so that the pups can go to their new homes in the New Year. “We are currently taking applications for these adorable little pups and we’ve been absolutely inundated with responses - with more than 500 coming into us in less than 24 hours, some from as far afield as Thailand! “If you’d like to apply for one of the pups please check out their online profile and submit your application form before Saturday (7 December) at midnight.”

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