Shelter dogs from Puerto Rico arrive in NYC to find loving homes

NEW YORK (WABC) -- A dozen shelter dogs from Puerto Rico have arrived in New York City to find loving, forever homes.

The dogs arrived at JFK Airport on Wednesday afternoon.

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They are now in the care of animal welfare group Bideawee where they will be treated, evaluated, spayed/neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and ultimately placed up for adoption.

A second group of shelter dogs from Puerto Rico will arrive in February.

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