Boston dog owners are being warned about the dangers of Parvovirus after three golden retriever puppies were found to be suffering from the potentially deadly disease recently.

The puppies , all less than 6 months old, were found by Boston Animal Control in the Geneva Avenue area of Dorchester on Aug. 23 and believed to be abandoned.

"Golden Retrievers are a highly sought-after breed, so it's abnormal that a bunch were found sick and alone outside like this," the MSPCA's Mike Keiley said in a statement. "No one has stepped forward to claim the dogs, so considering all of the circumstances, we believe they were abandoned."

Puppies up for adoption

Two of the three puppies had to be hospitalized for six days. A pair of puppies will be adopted through the Boston Animal Control shel

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