Antigo Teen Collecting Donations for Marshfield Puppies Rescued from a Garbage Can
Thursday, March 21st, 2019 -- 9:00 AM
(Marshfield News Herald) -An Antigo teen with her own nonprofit is collecting donations for the litter of Marshfield puppies rescued from a garbage can last month.Julianna Bauknecht is the founder of Caring Paws, a charitable organization dedicated to helping abused and neglected animals. The 13-year-old started the nonprofit in 2015 and has since raised over $30,000 to help Wisconsin animals. Caring Paws will match any donations sent for the puppies up to $2,000 and is accepting contributions through March 31, Julianna said. All donations will go directly to the Marshfield Area Pet Shelter, which has been caring for the puppies since they were rescued. The Australian shepherd Labrador puppies were discovered Feb, 28 in a garbage can outside a home on East Fourth Street in Marshfield.
Police arrested 56-year-old Robert M. Wild, of Marshfield, and asked Wood County prosecutors to charge him with misdemeanor mistreatment of animals and abandonment of animals. Charges were not filed as of Wednesday afternoon, according to court records. The puppies won't be available for adoption until they are around 2 months old. They are currently living in a foster home with their mother. Adoption information will be released April 11th.
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