In Greenville, South Carolina, Halima was surrendered to the local animal shelter on Thursday pregnant and in labor. She had been in terrible distress; her puppies were not coming. The shelter posted Halima’s situation on social media at 5:00 p.m. and stated the dog needed to leave the shelter by 6:00 p.m.
It was Day Before the Rainbow, a 501(c)3 non-profit rescue and adoption organization dedicated to rescuing animals from high-kill shelters, from owners who can no longer care for them and those found as strays, who bravely stepped up to help.
I have a very full house, but they were going to put her down at 6pm tonight. I got the call at 5:15! So it was me or death. Of course she’s at my house now. She gave birth to her first puppy at 6pm when I arrived at the shelter to pick her up. Now we’re up to 4. She has an absolutely huge belly. My guess is 12! Anyone else wanna put in a guess?
The final count? 11 puppies were born – 6 females, 4 males and one stillborn. All the puppies are nursing well, and the mom ate some wet and dry dog food.
There was no time to post for pledges, so donations are needed. Check out the photos, and all the puppies who get to greet the world.
Greenville, SC
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