The cross-breed dogs were found suffering from severe dehydration after they were stuffed inside a plastic bag and thrown-away last week in Orpington in Kent.

A passer-by took the puppies to an animal shelter where they have since recovered and can now be found new homes.

Debra Taylor, manager at Foal Farm Animal Rescue Centre man said: “Somebody phoned up. He was quite upset and said he had found a bin full of puppies and didn’t know what to do.

“When the pups arrived they were overheated and panting. We took them inside and put them in a cool room and treated them.