The Wolves of Barton are said to have made leaps of progress at a Wiltshire rescue centre after their Halloween appearance sent social media haywire.
The dogs, once thought to be wolves, have settled in following their capture in October.
Rescue centre Wolves of Wiltshire said: “The pups are settling in so beautifully. They’re still nervous around us humans, but today they finally felt safe enough to play”
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”Wolves of Wiltshire, also known as the registered charity The Little Zoo, is doing everything possible to ensure these puppies finally feel safe and loved.
“Watching them let their guard down, even just a little, absolutely melted my heart. Moments like this make everything worth it.”
They have been named Boo, Brooke, and Little Timmy, and are confirmed to be German shepherds.
The dogs were first spotted roaming the streets and fields north of Preston on Thursday 30 October, near Barton and Broughton.
Residents even speculated whether they could be golden jackals or coyotes.
The dogs were captured on Thursday 30 October and a police spokesperson said: “Officers, including our specially trained dog handlers attended, and the three animals have been secured and taken to a safe location.”
After being placed in the care of 8 Below Husky Rescue, the Nottinghamshire charity received death threats which were reported to the police. They were later moved to Wiltshire to be cared for.
They were described as ‘incredibly underweight’ and extremely nervous after they were apprehended but are now making good progress.
The pups will remain in the care of Wolves of Wiltshire until they are ready to be rehomed after no owner came forward to claim them.
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