Mother instinct in dogs

mother instinct in dogs and puppies
When the waters rose in Harris County, Texas,
new mum Abilene decided to get her four tiny puppies out of the abandoned property they lived in and
take them to safety.
One by one she carried them up the porch of a nearby house and captured the
attention of the couple living there. Expecting a child of their own, their heart sank as
the mother struggled to get her pups out of the pouring rain and away from the flood water. The couple gathered
the little family up and took them to the Rescue and Reunite Center so they could
get the care they all needed.
As soon as the mum and pups arrived there, Best Friends volunteers got to work bathing them, but they
soon noticed the emaciated state of the mother. Luckily,
with flea medication and a few good meals, Abilene regained her health and was able to nurse her puppies.
“She is the best momma,” said Peggy Kennedy, a Best friends volunteer. “She’s been able to get some rest
and dog loves taking care of her babies.” Abilene has since traveled to Angel City Pit Bulls in
Los Angeles, the Best Friends Network partner, where her recovery continues.
An update for Angel City Pit Bulls said, “Sweet Abilene made it all the way to Los Angeles. She means so much
to many of the incredible people who cared for her in Texas – her story of strength and survival in the face of
extreme adversity deeply resonated with us. Thank you, everyone, who helped to get her here, and thank you, Best Friends Animal Society, for saving her life and the lives of so many others.”
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