KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Oregon State Police troopers rescued 15 abandoned dogs from a U-Haul truck in Klamath Falls this past Thanksgiving Day.

According to OSP, on November 23, 2023, troopers respondedto the Love’s Truck Stop in Klamath Falls after receiving report of a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot. Officials say a U-Haul had been abandoned in the parking lot for two days.

When OSP arrived they could hear barking coming from the back end of the U-Haul.

A police investigation revealed that the U-Haul was stolen. Troopers obtained a search warrant for the vehicle and discovered seven cages with 15 abandoned dogs, including several puppies, inside.

Troopers with Oregon State Police rescued abandoned puppies from a U-Haul truck on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, 2023. (Courtesy Oregon State Police)

OSP says the dogs were severely neglected, but alive. According to police, the dogs had been abandoned in the back of the U-Haul since Monday, November 20, 2023.

After troopers were able to contact two suspects, authorities recovered an additional 10 dogs.

Police arrested 50-year-oldDavid Eugene McMillion for:

Troopers with Oregon State Police rescued abandoned puppies from a U-Haul truck on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, 2023. (Courtesy Oregon State Police)

OSP recovered a total of 25 dogs and turned them over to theKlamath County Animal Shelter for evaluation and care.

One puppy has tested positive for canine parvo. All dogs currently at the shelter have been quarantined and the shelter sanitized to help prevent further spread of the disease.

Police say once the dogs are medically cleared they will be available for adoption.

The adoption center has already received dozens of applications for the dogs.