A group of animal rescue volunteers changed the lives of a mother dog and her puppies, who were previously living in a tent outdoors. The call for help came to Laurette, a foster mom for dogs in California, who was informed that the mama dog and her seven newborn pups were residing in a rural location. Accompanied by the property owner, Laurette went to the tent where they found Darcy, a Doberman Pinscher, with her litter of young pups. Thanks to the efforts of the dedicated animal rescue team, the furry family now has a fresh start.
Upon seeing Laurette, Darcy immediately became distrustful and snarled at her. Despite this, Laurette understood that Darcy’s behavior was simply an attempt to protect her family. The property owner intervened to restrain Darcy, allowing Laurette to safely transport Darcy’s puppies to her van. Surprisingly, Darcy followed Laurette to the van and allowed her to pet her head. This presented the perfect opportunity for Laurette to place Darcy and her puppies in a crate.
Darcy and her puppies were then taken to Lauren’s house, where they would be fostered. Although initially unsure of her surroundings, Darcy’s foster family was warm and welcoming, taking their time to allow Darcy to adjust at her own pace. Within a week, Darcy began to seek out affection from her new family. Laurette noted that Darcy’s transformation was nothing short of miraculous.
Lauren and her family played a crucial role in gaining Darcy’s trust in humans. They provided foster care for both Darcy and her adorable puppies for a period of three months. But why three months? According to Hope Ranch Animal Sanctuary, who facilitated the rescue of Darcy and her puppies, it was due to the poor immune systems of the puppies at the time of their rescue. The puppies were only seven weeks old when their photoshoots were scheduled for adoption at eight weeks. Unfortunately, things took a turn for the worse as they developed puppy strangles. The foster mom had to nurse the puppies back to health for several weeks before they were ready for adoption.
According to the sanctuary, the dogs were not only affected by ringworm but also demodex mange. It took several months of frequent veterinarian trips, testing, medications, and tons of tender loving care, not to mention thousands of dollars, to nurse them back to health. Fortunately, an exceptional foster family stood by them throughout. Nevertheless, they eventually recovered their vitality and were deemed fit for adoption. Despite their large size, the puppies moved to Hope Ranch to receive additional socialization and were finally ready for adoption. Laurette took Darcy home to give her a well-deserved break from motherhood. A few months later, the good news came that Darcy and all her puppies had found homes, a heartwarming ending to their ordeal.
The Facebook page of the family of eight who were rescued revealed that they have finally concluded their rescue journey after almost six months. They expressed their gratitude to everyone who supported them and made their journey possible. The family is now embarking on a new, happier chapter in their lives with their new families. It was indeed a rollercoaster of emotions, but they are grateful for the support they received from their community.