Innocent Pups Rescued After Disturbing Incident In ParnellThe three pups being transported back to Auckland City Police Hub. Police have acted swiftly to protect three puppies after a man allegedly mistreated them near the Parnell Train Station. “Police were alerted to a concerning situation where a man was reportedly threatening these young pups,” Acting Auckland Central Area Prevention Manager, Senior Sergeant Dave Plunkett says. Advertisement - scroll to continue reading“It’s senseless why someone would want to bring harm upon these young pups,” Senior Sergeant Plunkett says. Auckland Council’s Regional Shelter Manager, Nikki Cripps, says the incident is heartbreaking but, unfortunately, all too common.