Who would have guessed? At the Kentucky Humane Society a tiny Jack Russell terrier arrived two weeks ago from a rural shelter heavily pregnant. Dubbed Momma Malone, it was determined she would need extra help – a life-saving task an overcrowded local shelter with limited funds couldn’t meet.
When Momma Malone arrived at the KHS, X-rays showed she was carrying nine puppies. Dr. Bewley, the organization’s veterinarian, decided to foster her, and it was hoped that under constant supervision, the mother-to-be could deliver her puppies naturally.
And then, four days later, Mother Malone went into labor, and it was soon evident she was in distress. Dr. Bewley knew the safest option was to perform a C-section at the shelter.
The surgery took about 20 minutes, but it was all hands on deck in veterinary services! With nine puppies, it took nine people to do what a mamma pup would normally do – rub each puppy to keep it warm, remove the sac, and help it take its first breath. Everything went smoothly and 7 female and 2 male puppies were delivered safely by Dr. Bewley and the team
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By the next day, Momma had already taken to her new duties as a mom and was nursing her pups. Dr. Bewley will foster and care for the new family until they are ready for adoption.
Thanks to your generosity, the KHS saved ten precious lives. Please join us in celebrating by making a donation today.
You can donate online at kyhumane.org/donate or through Facebook. Together, we can make sure we’re always here for animals like the Malone family who have nowhere else to turn. As always will keep you updated on Momma and her pups’ progress!
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