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Criminal activities cause influx of animals

Can you believe the animal control officer commented on my condition after putting a leash on me? Then she checked to see if I was starting to produce milk. 

Yes, I was pregnant and due in a few days. That’s why I wanted a calm day - despite giving birth to several litters, it is still tough – and the pounding on the door scared all of us.

Police entered. My mate (King) and our two-year-old son(Grey) didn’t know what to do. The humans that cared for us were taken away. Realizing their lives wouldn’t return to “normal,” they gave all three of us up.

I calmly walked into the WCHS despite being uncomfortable. King and Gray were brought to the shelter in a doggy crate. You would think that if any pup were going to be carried into the shelter, it would have been the pup about ready to pop, but it was those silly boys.

What a place. Thankfully, we’ve met a lot of humans – most of them pleasant – and we’ve seen a lot of places. The shelter didn’t ruffle our fur. We all had good physical exams, got vaccinated, and received ear cleanings and grooming. The food was excellent, and other humans took us outside to relieve ourselves. Recently we’ve had to go on newspaper inside the room. Nature is a better bathroom!

King and Gray were scheduled for neutering and made available for adoption. I went to a lovely lady’s home who set up a “birthing bed” and monitored me until I gave birth to my puppies. She then tended to all our needs. It’s been genuinely lovely. I’m told I can stay and nurse this litter until they are over eight weeks!

In the past, my puppies were removed and sold as soon as they could eat. My humans needed the money. As gorgeous little breed dogs, my puppies were adorable and fetched enough money to buy drugs and food. Our existence for the last several years has been around money, drugs, and food.

This litter of babies will also make their way out of my life, but they aren’t seen as an alternative form of cash. The humans around here use words like “fur-baby.” They also use “companion,” “family member,” and “best friend.”

The humans say I will also be adopted. Once my puppies are weaned, I will be spayed—no more pregnancies. I can look forward to a life of romping in a yard and being with a new loving family. 

King, Grey, and I all barked about this day. Together, we comforted one another. Sometimes, we worried about having food for everyone, but we made it. Moving ahead alone is bittersweet. Yet, I am happy we are getting our second chance. There are times when I ponder how badly things could have gone if we had eaten one of those mysterious packets, or the police had come in with guns, or our humans abused us.

Watch for updates on my life. I am eternally grateful to the staff at WCHS for all their work.

Don't Wait. Get Your Donation Doubled!

I know you agree that every animal at WCHS deserves a loving home, including cats and dogs with health conditions and disabilities. With your help, they’ll get that second chance!

Please raise your paws and participate in the summer match challenge to help more animals like Princess. Don’t delay! 

This special 2x match ends August 30^th.

The Spano-Heninger family will double the value of all gifts made during our Matching Gift Summer Challenge, up to $5,000, in honor of their beloved Annie.

If you prefer to send a donation, please mail it to WCHS, PO Box 397, Brattleboro, VT 05301, and note "Summer Double Donation" on the memo line. Thank you!

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