Bodies of 11 Newborn Puppies Found Dead Near Dereham

Eleven newborn puppies were found dead along a grass verge on Hall Road in Hoe, near Dereham, Norfolk, with many still having their umbilical cords attached, suggesting they were recently born. The RSPCA suspects the puppies, likely of a bull breed, may have been thrown from a moving vehicle due to their random spacing and the lack of injuries or obvious cause of death. Vets considered it unlikely all the puppies were stillborn or died from natural causes, prompting concern for the welfare of their mother. The charity has appealed for information from the public to help identify what happened and to locate the mother. In a related animal welfare incident, three emaciated puppies, likely pit bull mixes, were found abandoned in a box along the Five Star Trail in Greensburg and are now receiving care from a rescue center. Authorities and rescue groups continue to seek public assistance to prevent further cases of animal cruelty and neglect.