Last weekend, Animal Charity of Ohio, a humane nonprofit, called to say that a family of dogs needed their help, said Jane MacMurchy, the nonprofit’s director of operations. And humane agents arrive at the address to find a mother and her two puppies living in the squalor.
Apparently the owner didn’t take care of the dog. and a small family learned to depend on each other
“They’re in terrible shape,” MacMurchy told The Dodo. [the puppies] Completely unsociable.”
The owners gave the rescuers 5-month-old puppies Peaches and Layla and their 7-year-old mother Lady. which rushed the dog to the shelter
While the veterinarian’s examination found that the dog was in good health. The puppies lack confidence and don’t know what to do when their mom isn’t there to show them. MacMurchy is heartbroken to see Peaches and Layla cuddle for comfort in the shelter.
“We are vaccinating and doing health checks. And Mom finished first,” MacMurchy said. and the puppies without their mothers hugged each other because they were very scared.”
small family living together at a shelter where they are learning the meaning of safety
MacMurchy says, “We give them several times a day to rest and be cared for in a quiet, staffed room so they learn how to be trusted,” MacMurchy says. when their mother was nearby So we worked together as a trio and separated too. It’s a slow process. But they are learning how to build their own confidence.”
Within a few days after the rescue, Lady was already self-assured — eager to meet new people and go for walks. However, for her two puppies, the socialization process took a little longer.
“[Lady] It’s a wagging little love that’s happy to be loved,” MacMurchy says. They profess love and profess love. They fidget and are happy together. and they depend on each other for reassurance.”
“They are very dependent on each other,” MacMurchy adds.
When Peaches and Layla were finally ready to adopt. The two puppies will go to the same home, where they will not only be embraced by each other. but also received from a loving family.
