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“A Mother’s Resilience: The Rescue of a Stray Dog and Her Puppies”

November 2, 2024

Hello, everyone who’s following our journey! Just a few days ago, we successfully rescued a litter of kittens, and today we received another call—this time about a mother dog and her puppies found under a banana tree. The mother dog had wandered off, likely in search of food, but was severely weakened. Exhausted and malnourished, she could barely move. She had likely been surviving on discarded food, which gave her diarrhea and left her in dire condition. The poor mother seemed to have run away from home and could no longer fend for herself or her puppies, who were just as exhausted.

Our rescuers quickly arrived and found the puppies huddled close, still nursing, but the mother was too weak to provide them with enough milk. Her body had run low on calcium due to nursing such a large litter, and it was clear she needed urgent care. Gently, we checked her ears and mouth, looking for signs of her illness. Each puppy was lifted and placed in a secure cage to ensure they didn’t wander off and to make it easier to provide first aid for the mother.

At the rescue center, we carefully examined both the mother and her pups. The mother dog had ticks and dirt matted into her fur, and her body was inflamed from malnutrition and infection. The vet confirmed that her digestive system was affected by spoiled food, but thankfully, her condition could be managed with timely treatment. She was given medication to ease her symptoms, and the puppies were bottle-fed with milk prepared by the vet.

Over the next few days, we watched her gradually recover. The mother dog, though visibly tired, cooperated well with her treatment, showing a gentle resilience. As her strength returned, she became more lively, moving around with curiosity and even bonding with our team. The puppies, fed and cared for, seemed to flourish with their new routine. Today, the mother and her puppies are thriving in the safety of our care center. The mother dog has recovered well and now has enough strength to nurse her puppies fully. Each time we see her wagging her tail, it’s a beautiful reminder of her resilience and the hope that rescued animals like her bring into our lives.