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The ADS volunteers immediately fell in love with this retriever mix, who was so emaciated that she could barely stand up to leave the crate. It was easy to see that she had once been a beautiful Lab or Golden mix. Although her face had traces of white, it seemed this was a sign of a stressful life rather than a sign of old age. The miracle was that her pups all appeared to be happy, healthy little bundles of joy. Following her maternal instincts, she had somehow been able to feed the babies even though she was literally starving. The ADS volunteers left the shelter vowing to find a way to help this wonderful mother and her pups.
Fast forward two weeks. With the support of an awesome couple who offered to foster the sweet mother and pups, Taffy and her little ones are safe and happy in a loving home. Her foster parents named the mother Taffy, because she is so sweet and had been pulled in so many different directions over her brief life.
We’re happy to report that Taffy is finally starting to put on a little weight and has begun to relax a bit in her new home. The pups are definitely feeling fantastic – getting into everything like all good retriever pups do. Watch the ADS site for their photos very soon, as they will be ready for adoption in just a couple of weeks.
Although Taffy is back on the road to being a healthy dog, she’ll have to go through heartworm treatment once the pups are weaned and she can physically undergo the treatment. ADS is committed to helping this dog who survived so much to give her pups a better life. If you are interested in helping sponsor Taffy on her journey to becoming a healthy dog, please consider a
donation on her behalf through PayPal or by sending a donation to Atlanta Dog Squad at PO Box 767188, Roswell, GA 30076.
We’ll keep you updated on Taffy’s progress, as well as that of her pups.
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