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Heartbroken Mama Dog Left Chained and Starving, Unable to Feed Her Babies

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by Emily Wolfe

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One day, as a man was cleaning up an old wood factory near his house, he was startled by faint cries coming from a nearby corner.

Upon investigating, he discovered a little pup shielding something. To his surprise, he realized the cries were coming from her newborn puppies!

Seeing the distressed mama dog, the man quickly contacted animal rescuers to help the struggling family.

Help Is On The Way

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When rescuers arrived, it was evident this family needed urgent help. The mama dog looked malnourished with overgrown, tangled fur. Worst of all, a chain around her neck had left her unable to find food for her babies.

Unable to bear seeing her in such a dire state in the freezing cold, the rescuer quickly grabbed a box, lined it with grass, and gently placed the puppies inside before unchaining her.

However, the mama dog, understandably wary, didn’t trust the human. Not wanting to frighten her, the rescuer decided to give her time to acclimate.

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Starting a small fire for warmth, he sat beside her, speaking in a calm and soothing voice to gain her trust. He noticed her puppies were extremely hungry. Upon closer inspection, he realized the mama dog wasn’t producing milk because she was starving.

The rescuer ran to the store, bought some food, and placed kibble in a bowl. Hearing the food, she ran over and devoured it. Once her belly was full, she returned to her puppies, allowing them to feed.

Though he hoped this would earn her trust, the mama dog remained anxious and refused to leave. The rescuer respected her space, kept the fire going to warm them through the night, and promised to return in the morning.

Never Give Up

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The next morning, the dedicated human returned to find the mama dog greeting him with a hopeful smile. While she ate breakfast, he checked on the puppies. Heartbreakingly, only one of the four had survived the night.

Determined to save the remaining puppy, the rescuer took it home, providing round-the-clock care to ensure it grew strong. Within a week, the puppy was thriving and reunited with its mama, who had also regained her strength.

Seeing the mama dog healthy enough to care for her baby, the man decided the puppy could stay with her. However, he continued to visit daily, bringing food and checking on their well-being.

New Chapter

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As time passed, the mama dog’s trust in the human grew. She eventually allowed him to move her and her puppy from the factory to his warm, loving home.

The man, overjoyed, prepared everything for their comfort. Five weeks later, he found an abandoned litter of puppies and brought them home, unsure of how the mama dog and her puppy would react.

To his delight, the mama dog welcomed the new puppies, watching over them lovingly. She adopted all four, now caring for five adorable puppies!

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Under the watchful eyes of the rescuer and their mama, the puppies thrived, growing big and strong.

When the time is right, each pup will find a forever home filled with love, joy, and adventure. Until then, they remain with the incredible human who saved their lives, grateful for the new chance at life he gave them.

About
Emily Wolfe

Emily is a lifelong animal lover and the founder of PETS CRAZIES. She started this blog after realizing the great need for quality pet information on the internet. Emily has two dogs, a cat, and two rabbits of her own.

She has a B.S. in Animal Science from Cornell University and is a professional writer specializing in the pet industry. Learn More About Our Team!