HAS Tolleson in the state of Arizona (United States), a passerby discovered a stray dog who had clearly given birth recently. The good Samaritan looked everywhere for his puppies, but they were nowhere to be found. As it was very hot that day and the animal seemed exhausted, he decided to take it to the local shelter (Maricopa County Animal Care & Control).
When she arrived, the dog collapsed from fatigue and the heat. Based on her condition and the number of fleas found on her fur, she had been living as a wanderer for a long time.
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“ She was lying on the floor, lactating, so she was probably in pain. “, tell Kim Powellresponsible for communications at the shelter, The Dodo.
Called Demi by the team of Maricopa County Animal Care & Controlshe received all the necessary care. She was doing better physically, but seemed agitated and sad. The reason for this nervousness was obvious; she needed her dogs, as much as they needed her.
Luckily, 5 days after taking charge of Half2 puppies were discovered alone near where she was found. The volunteers hoped they were the dog's babies. There was only one way to find out; present them to him.
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As soon as the shelter team placed the cage in which the 2 puppies were located in the box Halfit came to life as if by magic. These young canines were indeed his babies.
“We were very lucky to be able to reunite her with her puppies”
“ The mother kept moaning and crying as soon as she saw the puppies. “, said Kim Powell. The little survivors immediately began to suckle. Everyone was relieved and moved upon seeing this.
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“ It's quite simply one of those phenomena of maternal instinct that is extraordinary to seeconfides Kim Powell. And we were very lucky to be able to reunite her with her puppies. »
Half and her puppies have been placed in foster care and will be offered for adoption when they reach 8 to 10 weeks of age.