The council has revealed that the five German shepherds which were found in Cornwall last week will now be put up for adoption.

Last week Cornwall Council shared a Facebook post asking members of the public to get in touch if they had any information about the dogs which were being cared for by the council animal welfare team along with a blue-coloured Labrador cross which had been found in Troon.  

The council’s Facebook post caused a lot of interaction from members of the public, with more than 300 comments and over 2,000 shares.

Falmouth Packet: Four of the dogs are said to be around one years old Four of the dogs are said to be around one years old (Image: Cornwall Council)However, on Thursday, the council revealed that the five dogs are now up for adoption after their owner had been located and it became apparent they could not take them back.

The dogs, which had all received baths, a groom and some clippings to make them more comfortable were then handed over to the National Animal Welfare Trust.  

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The five German shepherds are now all featured on the National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT) website, with more information about each one. According to NAWT, four of the dogs are approximately one year of age, with one named Iris thought to be the mother.

Falmouth Packet: The dogs have been groomed and are now being cared for by National Animal Welfare Trust The dogs have been groomed and are now being cared for by National Animal Welfare Trust (Image: Cornwall Council) NAWT will now work closely with GSD 2000 to help find the dog's new homes.

According to the GSD 2000 website, the charity operates in the South West and was first registered with the Charity Commission in January 2000. The charity’s mission is to relieve the suffering and distress of unwanted, abandoned or badly-treated German shepherd dogs by finding them homes with suitable keepers in carefully selected environments, where they can enjoy a safe and happy life.

For more information about the German shepherds, visit https://www.nawt.org.uk/