A small terrier with an enormous tummy was stranded at a rural Kentucky shelter that was overflowing and needed assistance. There were now too many dogs at the shelter, but something had to be done.
Fortunately, the Kentucky Humane Society’s veterinarians learned about the mother’s plight and quickly came to her aid. The massive litter was ready to come, and they arrived just in time. After being examined by a group of veterinarians, the dog—now known as Momma Malone—was told that the puppy appeared to need a C-section for delivery.
When Dr. Emily Bewley delivered the puppies, she was both anxious and ecstatic. They were quite appreciative that the dog mother visited the Kentucky Humane Society in order to give birth to her puppies in a secure manner.
Momma Malone lived at Dr. Bewley’s house during the last stages of her pregnancy. She made sure that the entire veterinary team was prepared to assist in the safe delivery of the puppies because she knew they were on their way.
Her kid accompanied her on the back ride to the shelter, offering the mother consolation. The veterinary team, in the meantime, was preparing for the impending arrival of numerous puppies. It just took 20 minutes to complete the procedure after they got to the shelter.
Small dogs typically give birth to two to five puppies. However, Momma Malone was the mother of nine puppies. The veterinarians were concerned that Momma Malone could struggle to bond with her puppies, but in the end, there was absolutely no issue. She cherished her little group. She seemed to be taking divine care of everyone.
She and her dog will remain at the shelter until March. They will then be prepared to look for their long-term residence.