A mother and her nine puppies are safe and healthy thanks to the quick actions of the Richmond Animal Care and Control in Virginia. It was just days before Christmas when the officers seized an “incredibly pregnant” dog who had been left outside in the dropping temperatures with only a soaking wet, wooden dog house for “protection.”
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When we take dogs from the freezing cold who are so pregnant they are ready to pop, this is what we do! This sweet girl (Mama Manolo) is going to Virginia Veterinary Centers for the night, in case she goes into labor-we didn’t want her to be alone! We are so thankful for our veterinary community at VVC, and to our RACC Foundation for supporting this extra cos
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And on Christmas, just three days after Manolo was rescued, she gave birth to her nine healthy puppies.
She had NINE perfect puppies late on Christmas night and ended early this morning with 7 girls and 2 boys! We are grateful to our Officers for saving Manolo from the freezing temps and that these pups arrived in a warm and safe environment with our skilled team at VVC.
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In Virginia, it is illegal to leave a dog outdoors without proper shelter when temperatures are lower than 32 degrees Fahrenheit (or 85 degrees or higher in the summer) during a severe weather event and warning issued by the National Weather Service.
In about eight weeks, it is expected Manolo and her beautiful puppies will be ready to find loving homes.
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