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This Athlete Found a Stray Dog at Practice and Changed Both Their Lives

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by Emily Wolfe

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I have rarely been in a situation where a friendly stray dog wanted me to adopt him. Usually, they’re either too scared to approach or just uninterested. Life’s hardships have convinced them they can’t ever live a normal life.

However, that’s not always the case. This sweet dog noticed someone very special and decided she wanted to meet her.

A Fateful Event

woman petting dog

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When Nina first moved to her new town, she did it to prepare for a professional tournament. Her routine was always the same, and she didn’t expect anything unusual to happen. But life often surprises you when you least expect it. During her daily practice, a very friendly stray dog approached her.

woman and dog

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Nina was thrilled to meet her, and it was clear the dog liked her too. It was just adorable. Nina told The Dodo: “She would start running up to me. Seeing how much she trusted me, I just started to fall in love with her.”

They met daily, and their bond was amazing. It was clear that the dog, now named Nips, wanted to be with Nina.

Nips Is Carrying A Surprise

dog playing with its toy

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One day, while they were hanging out, a security guard chased the dog away. Nina asked why, and he explained it was dangerous to have a stray around as someone might take extreme measures to get rid of her. So, Nina decided to welcome Nips into her home. Soon after, she realized her new dog was pregnant.

Nina said: “It was really good to know that she was with us instead of being a stray dog.”

Having Nips stay in her room was difficult because pets were not allowed, but Nina always snuck her in because the dog was worth it. When Nina had to move away for the tournament, she needed to find a place for Nips. She found a pet store with kind people who agreed to help while she was gone.

A New Life For Nips

three puppies in the house

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As the tournament started, Nips began giving birth. This motivated Nina even more to do her best, and she ended up winning. After the six puppies were born, Nips was a great mom, always taking care of them, and they were all born healthy.

The puppies grew up fast, and things got chaotic at the house. They loved to explore and play around. It was beautiful to see this sweet dog family enjoy life.

Nina said: “I think the most special thing is that we ended up saving seven lives and found them all forever homes.”

Nips, however, is staying with Nina, and she’s so glad to have such a special dog. It’s truly amazing to see how everything turned out well for 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!