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Mama Dog Left Outside Shelter Tied To Her Babies

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Author Jen Fitschen, BSc Computer Science and Oceanography

Dog found with her pups stranded outside SPCA
Dog found with her pups stranded outside SPCA. Screenshot from Mama Dog Left Outside Shelter Tied To Her Babies, Source: YouTube, Uploaded: The Dodo

A heart-wrenching scene unfolded at the SPCA in Westchester County, New York. A mama dog and her puppies were found abandoned in the parking lot, tied up and left without a second thought. The volunteers, dedicated as ever, sprang into action to rescue the terrified dog and her puppies, ensuring their safety.

The Abandonment

Volunteers managed to get a leash on the mom
Volunteers managed to get a leash on the mom. Screenshot from Mama Dog Left Outside Shelter Tied To Her Babies, Source: YouTube, Uploaded: The Dodo

The mama dog was tied to two of her puppies, who were crammed into a small crate. The other two were loose in a flimsy cardboard box. It was clear they had been left in distress. The dog trembled, visibly frightened, likely confused by the abandonment from the only owner she had ever known.

The Quick Rescue

The mom was visibly scared and confused
The mom was visibly scared and confused. Screenshot from Mama Dog Left Outside Shelter Tied To Her Babies, Source: YouTube, Uploaded: The Dodo

One of the shelter’s volunteers used a slip lead to carefully approach the mother. She was scared and could have bolted at any moment, dragging her puppies behind her. The team worked swiftly and calmly, managing to secure her before she could run. It was a close call, but their dedication paid off.

Finding Safety

They took them inside and had a vet check them out
They took them inside and had a vet check them out. Screenshot from Mama Dog Left Outside Shelter Tied To Her Babies, Source: YouTube, Uploaded: The Dodo

The volunteers brought the mama dog and her puppies inside the shelter, where they were given care and comfort. The puppies were immediately placed in foster homes and later adopted. While they thrived in their new environments, the mother struggled with shelter life, adjusting slowly to her surroundings after such a traumatic event.

Mama’s Next Chance

Nora didn't like being in the cage too much
Nora didn’t like being in the cage too much. Screenshot from Mama Dog Left Outside Shelter Tied To Her Babies, Source: YouTube, Uploaded: The Dodo

Despite her hardships, the mama dog, now named Nora, is now waiting for a loving forever home. Her sweet and affectionate nature is beginning to shine through, but it takes time for her to trust again. The shelter hopes that with patience, she will find a family who understands her journey and gives her the warmth and security she deserves.

The Video

YouTube video
Mama Dog Left Outside Shelter Tied To Her Babies, Source: YouTube, Uploaded: The Dodo

Conclusion

Nora was happiest when playing outside
Nora was happiest when playing outside. Screenshot from Mama Dog Left Outside Shelter Tied To Her Babies, Source: YouTube, Uploaded: The Dodo

Abandoned and scared, the mama dog was rescued just in time. Her puppies have found loving homes, and now she waits for hers. Shelter staff work daily to bring her out of her shell, knowing that, in time, she’ll be ready for a family who will never leave her behind again.

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