A young,fearful shepherd mix was found abandoned on the street and brought to the shelter by a compassionate couple. They told the staff she'd been hanging
out for a few days in the same location acting as if she was waiting for
someone to come back for her. Our
shelter welcomed the anxious dog, and began to plan how to help her become
adoptable, but what no one knew then was that she was expecting. We soon found out, and Mandy got the nursery
suite. On December 5th (the
birthday of one of her finders), the puppies were born. Nurtured by Mandy and socialized by our
trained volunteers, the puppies were quickly adopted out when they were old
enough to be spayed/neutered and ready for a new life.
At five-months-old four of Mandy's puppies returned to the shelter with their adopted families for a puppy reunion. They got reaquainted and romped together in our outdoor training area and even touched noses with Mama Mandy, who is making awesome strides in learning to trust people. All that's needed to make this a truly "happily ever after" story is the right, understanding home for Mandy.
Enjoy the video/slide show of Mandy's pups: From Birthday to Reunion Day!
